In April 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), part of the UK’s Ministry of Justice, suffered a significant cyber-attack that compromised the personal data of millions of legal aid applicants. 

The breach, confirmed publicly in May, affected records dating back to 2007 and included sensitive information such as names, addresses, National Insurance numbers, financial details, and even criminal history and employment data.

This incident has serious implications, particularly for those who are survivors of domestic abuse or are asylum seekers and whose privacy and safety may now be at risk. The breach disrupted LAA’s online systems, halting applications and payments, and raised serious concerns about the security of government-held data.

At Broudie Jackson Canter, we are actively responding to this crisis. Our legal team is organising a Group Litigation Order (GLO) to seek justice and compensation for those affected. If you applied for legal aid between 2007 and 2025, you may be eligible to join this legal action. 

We are offering representation on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs and no obligation to proceed after registering interest.

Instruct free legal representation 

Additional Information

• To learn more about the breach and your rights, visit our LAA Data Breach homepage
• For answers to common questions, our FAQ page provides clear guidance on eligibility, compensation, and next steps.

We understand how distressing this situation may be. That’s why we’re committed to supporting affected individuals every step of the way.

How to take action

If you believe your data may have been compromised, please complete our questionnaire form today or contact our team on 01518085059 or email us direct at LAAdatabreach@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk.

Your information will go directly to our legal team, who will assess your case and guide you through the process.