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Costs against a legally aided party in family proceedings

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Date:8 MAR 2026
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Rebecca Cross, Barrister, St Ives Chambers

Feargus Campbell, Barrister, St Ives Chambers

This article examines the rare but legally significant circumstances in which costs orders may be made against legally aided parties in family proceedings, including potential liability of the Lord Chancellor and the concept of “cost protection” under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

The full article has published in the March issue of Family Law.  Find out more or request a free 1-week trial of Family Law journal. Please quote: 100482

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