Official Statistics

Legal aid activity in Northern Ireland, period ending 31st March 2023

First release of annual legal aid statistics for Northern Ireland covering applications granted and authorised expenditure for criminal and civil cases, alongside applicant and supplier characteristics.

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The statistics reported in this bulletin are the first in a time-series to be released annually by the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland. Information regarding caseload and expenditure are included, with an immediate focus on 2022/23, along with comparisons where possible as far back as 2019/20.

Published 28 March 2024