Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012

The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) is UK legislation that reforms the justice system by reducing public funding for legal aid in certain areas, promoting more efficient sentencing, and improving offender management. It aims to ensure fair access to justice while controlling costs, by limiting legal aid for some civil cases but maintaining it for serious crimes. The Act also introduces stricter rules for sentencing and emphasizes community-based punishments and rehabilitation of offenders, balancing justice with responsible use of public resources.