The Justice Ministry’s Legal Aid Department opened 154,552 files in 2025, with family and debt matters accounting for most of its caseload, according to its annual report published on Wednesday.
Personal status matters made up 35% of the files opened, and debts accounted for 30%, the report’s breakdown shows. Civil matters accounted for a further 10%, and National Insurance matters for 7%. The figures describe files opened during the year, rather than the number of people represented or the outcomes of their cases.
The report also describes legal work arising from the October 7 attacks and the ensuing Israel-Hamas War. It says the department opened over 3,500 files for bereaved families, families of hostages and returnees, and…