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Legal Aid Reform Consultation: Easy Read
The Scottish Government is consulting on a new Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill to modernise the legal aid system and create a simpler, more sustainable and user-focused framework for publicly funded legal assistance.
Closed
This consultation closed 13 October 2026.
Who this consultation is for
We want views from people and groups who deal with legal aid, including:
- people who have used legal aid
- legal professionals
- advisers
- charities.
Contact
Email: LegalAidReform@gov.scot