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<p>The table below reflects the most recent legal aid costs held for each individual
as at the time of writing. Costs are inclusive of both VAT and disbursements where
applicable.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Defendant</p></td><td><p>Solicitor (Crown
Court)</p></td><td><p>Barrister (Crown Court)</p></td><td><p>Police Station Advice</p></td><td><p>Court
of Appeal</p></td><td><p>Civil Costs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul Aziz</p></td><td><p>£139,519</p></td><td><p>£55,758</p></td><td><p>£202</p></td><td><p>£3,209</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Adil Khan</p></td><td><p>£200,350</p></td><td><p>£67,465</p></td><td><p>£216</p></td><td><p>£780</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul Rauf</p></td><td><p>£207,582</p></td><td><p>£74,789</p></td><td><p>£459</p></td><td><p>£2,700</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Shabir Ahmed</p></td><td><p>£183,468</p></td><td><p>£69,748</p></td><td><p>£233</p></td><td><p>£1,684</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mohammed Sajid</p></td><td><p>£147,583</p></td><td><p>£77,292</p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p>£4,301</p></td><td><p>£194.40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mohammed Amin</p></td><td><p>£132,249</p></td><td><p>£57,552</p></td><td><p>£205</p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hamid Safi</p></td><td><p>£143,644</p></td><td><p>£54,747</p></td><td><p>£211</p></td><td><p>£870</p></td><td><p>£520.20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Abdul
Qayyum</p></td><td><p>£156,482</p></td><td><p>£55,442</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p>£3,469</p></td><td><p>
</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kabeer Hassan</p></td><td><p>£138,130</p></td><td><p>£45,026</p></td><td><p>
</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It should be noted
that these criminals did not receive a penny of these sums, which were paid to lawyers
so that the criminals could face justice at a fair trial, following which they were
imprisoned. Without legal representation, criminals could argue their trial was unfair
and any convictions could be quashed. Defendants must pass a strict means test before
being granted legal aid and they may have to pay it back if they are found guilty
and can afford to do so.</p><p>In 2021-22, the MoJ will provide just under £151m for
victim and witness support services. This includes an extra £51m to increase support
for rape and domestic abuse victims.</p><p>We do not collect data on the costs of
supporting individual victims.</p><p>We understand how traumatic the court process
can be, and despite the pandemic we are continuing to improve the support provided
for victims. This includes protective screens and video links in every criminal court,
more separate waiting rooms, as well as piloting the pre-recording of cross-examination
for rape victims to help further reduce the stress of attending court. At the same
time, a new Victims’ Bill – set out in the Queen’s Speech – will strengthen the rights
of victims at every stage of the justice system.</p>
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