Our governance
The main decision-making board and audit committee at the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
LAA Board
The board is responsible for governance of LAA. It provides support and advice to the chief executive, and makes decisions on business priorities.
For more information on our board and committees, and a visual representation of the board structure, see pages 32 to 48 of our [Annual Report and Accounts](Legal Aid Agency Annual Report and Accounts 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK.
The board members are:
- Nick Campsie, Non-executive Board Member and LAA Board Chair
- Ken Gill, Non-executive Board Member and LAA ARAC Chair
- Professor Suzanne Rab, Legal Non-Executive Board Member
- Jane Harbottle, Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency
- Caroline Patterson, Finance Director
LAA Audit and Risk Committee
The audit and risk committee (ARAC) supports the board and the chief executive. They make decisions on internal and external audits, corporate governance, anti-fraud policies, internal control and risk management, and the agency’s annual accounts.
Its members are the LAA’s 2 non-executive board members:
- Ken Gill, Non-Executive Board Member and LAA ARAC Chair
- Professor Suzanne Rab, Non-Executive Board Member
Regular attendees also include an internal audit representative, National Audit Office representatives, as well as the LAA’s chief executive, finance and performance director and head of internal audit.
LAA framework document
Arrangements for the governance, accountability, financing, staffing and operation of the Legal Aid Agency are set out in the LAA framework document.
LAA departmental review
Departmental review of the Legal Aid Agency.