1. Does Devon County Council pay law firms who do not have contracts with the Legal Aid Agency to undertake immigration work on behalf of people that Devon County Council have duties to assist?
If yes:
2. How many cases does this pertain to, in the last reporting period? If possible, please provide this as a breakdown of adults and children.
3. Can you provide an estimate of how much was charged per case? Please note exact fees are not required. As a guide the following groupings may be used:
– Under £250
– £251 – £500
– £501 – £1,000
– Over £1,000
In response to questions 1-3, Devon County Council (DCC) does not carry out this work. Young people cared for by DCC are supported to find independent legal advice regarding any and all immigration legal issues.