Proceeding contribution from Catherine Fookes (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Courts and Tribunals Bill.

Courts and Tribunals Bill

I agree that we need to do more. As a recipient of legal aid myself in the past, I know how important it is that its budget is increased.

It is almost 10 years since the birth of the MeToo movement. We must now ensure that we deliver on the hope that it engendered. Real change is needed. I back survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and I therefore back the Bill.

6.5 pm

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 782 c269
Session: 2024-26
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Courts Juries Evidence Family proceedings Magistrates Parental responsibility Reform Tribunals Victims Witnesses Sexual offences Trials Video recordings Independent Review of the Criminal Courts Central Criminal Court
Legislation: Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk

Courts and Tribunals Bill

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