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<p /> <p>The MoJ is not currently conducting a specific review of children’s access
to legal aid.</p><p>As the Minister of State for Justice and Civil Liberties set out
on 5 February, in his answer to the honourable member’s previous question on this
matter, the Government continues at all times to review the operation of the legal
aid system. Ministers have considered, and will continue to consider, all representations
and evidence about the impact of LASPO on young people.</p><p>The Government plans
to undertake a post-implementation review of the legal aid provisions within the Legal
Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 within 3-5 years of implementation.</p>
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