Save our legal aid 

Because justice needs a level playing field

Legal aid is a public service – one as vital to our communities as education and healthcare. It should be there for everyone who needs it.

Because when legal aid works:

If we can’t afford a lawyer, we aren’t left alone to struggle uphill.

We get the support we need earlier – and resolve legal problems sooner.

We strengthen families and protect children.

Legal aid is the key to helping more of us access justice.

“Civil legal aid is a crucial service that protects people and communities and reduces the strain on other public services.”

Mark Evans, Law Society president

What we’re asking for

We are stepping up efforts to save civil legal aid. Despite some new investment in civil legal aid, funding remains well short of where it needs to be.

Our campaign focuses on securing urgent funding for legal aid that supports families navigating separation or crisis.

Why we’re campaigning

After decades of underfunding by our government, legal aid is not working. It’s too hard to access – and legal aid providers are folding nationwide.

Many of us don't qualify for legal aid, even people living below the poverty line - because the means test hasn't been updated since 2009.

To see the infographic about this topic, please refer to the live page.

What we can achieve

The sooner we act, the greater the benefits for our communities. Benefits such as:

  • ensuring no one must face a court hearing alone when they can’t afford a lawyer
  • providing timely support to resolve legal problems before they escalate
  • strengthening families and protecting children, leading to more stable communities

Together, we can ensure legal aid serves the public as it was intended – a lifeline for everyone who needs it.