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<p>Government has invested significantly in justice over the last few years which
includes an additional £1.3bn in 19/20, and an extra 4.9% real terms increase in the
2020/21 Spending Round settlement. This has put the department’s funding on a more
sustainable footing.</p><p>In addition, further financial support has been announced
throughout 2020/21 including an extra £285m in June for improvements to the Courts
and Prisons system to maintain priorities through Covid-19. On top of this, to support
the increase pressures on Courts and Tribunals, we recently announced additional funding
of £80m as well as an extra £51 million for criminal advocates and solicitors in the
Legal Aid sector. This funding is a step forward in making improvements and ensuing
a better balance across justice functions.</p><p>The Ministry continuously seeks to
ensure, through any investment, that it improves the sustainability of the system
and will continue to push further where necessary and appropriate. The Chancellor
will confirm future year funding at conclusion of Spending Review 2020.</p>
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