Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will publish the organisations and individuals who were consulted on the proposed changes to evidence requirements for victims of domestic abuse to access legal aid.

The government is absolutely clear that victims of domestic violence must have access to the help they need, including access to legal aid.

Earlier this year we conducted a review of the evidence requirements for victims of violence to access legal aid. As part of our review process we worked closely with Rights of Women, Resolution and the Law Society, as well as victims. We will make an announcement about the outcome of our most recent internal review shortly.