Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that community-based legal advice on employment issues, including sexual harassment, is available to workers.

Legal aid is available for advice in relation to breaches of the Equality Act 2010 or previous discrimination legislation (including in employment cases), subject to means and merits tests. Legal aid is also available in employment cases where the applicant is a victim of trafficking or modern slavery. Where an issue falls outside the scope of legal aid, individuals can apply for Exceptional Case Funding.

In 2025/26, the Ministry of Justice will continue to provide nearly £6 million of funding to 60 frontline organisations to help improve access to legal support and advice, including for vulnerable individuals with employment issues.