International Protection Act 2026

Consultation with legal representative

28. (1) An applicant may consult a legal representative for the purpose of obtaining legal advice—

(a) in respect of his or her application, at any stage during the procedure in respect of an application,

(b) during the procedure to determine the Member State responsible in accordance with Part 6 and the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation in respect of the application of that procedure, and

(c) in respect of an appeal within the meaning of Part 8 or an appeal under section 109 , 140 or 215 (1).

(2) The functions of a legal representative under this Act shall be performed by a practising solicitor or a practising barrister.

(3) In this section, “legal advice” shall be construed in accordance with the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 .