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<p>In certain circumstances where a matter is outside the scope of the civil legal
aid scheme, as defined in Part 1 Schedule of Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of
Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO, an applicant may apply for exceptional case funding (ECF)
The purpose of the exceptional case funding scheme is to provide legal aid in cases
where it is needed to ensure the UK meets its legal obligations. This is a demand-led
scheme and does not provide a general power to fund cases that fall outside the scope
of legal aid.</p><p> </p><p>The Coalition Government did not present specific numbers
on the volume or costs of post-LASPO ECF cases in published impact assessments as
each case is assessed on its merits. However, assumptions were made that up to 5%
of some newly out of scope proceedings would be granted funding through the ECF scheme.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government is currently undertaking a post-implementation review of the
impact of the legal aid changes made under Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of
Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) which will include the introduction of the ECF scheme.</p>
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