A significant rise in international protection applications has placed considerable strain on the Legal Aid Board, resulting in delays for individuals seeking state-funded legal assistance in family law matters such as divorce and separation. The Board has suspended filling staff vacancies, having made at least two urgent requests for additional funding to the Department of Justice, which were not addressed. This financial shortfall is anticipated to prolong waiting times for legal support for those in need, intensifying concerns over access to legal services.
The Legal Aid Board has reported a significant increase in international protection applications, contributing to strain on resources and services. A shortage of funding has led to delays in assistance for individuals seeking state-funded legal aid in family law cases, including divorce and separation. The Board has halted staff recruitment, following multiple requests for additional funds which were not addressed by the Department of Justice. The situation is causing concern about potential waiting times for legal support for those in need.
Individuals seeking state-funded legal assistance for divorce, separation, and other family law matters now face extended waiting periods due to financial constraints. The Legal Aid Board’s inability to fill vacancies has exacerbated the situation, with urgent calls for funding from the Department of Justice remaining unanswered. As international protection application rates continue to rise, more pressure is placed on already limited resources, further complicating access to legal aid for vulnerable populations.
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