Utilisation of Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2026
This publication is the second of two annual statistical releases on legal aid in Northern Ireland. Following the first publication, which focused on legal aid applications and expenditure, this release provides further analysis of the utilisation of legal aid services. It presents detailed information on granted applications and expenditure by assisted persons and legal aid providers across Northern Ireland.
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This bulletin presents the latest statistics in an annual series published by the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland. It provides detailed information on legal aid providers and applicants in receipt of legal aid. While the primary focus is on the 2025/26 financial year, comparisons are provided, where possible, with data from previous years dating back to 2019/20.