James Cartlidge MP
Opinion'We have heard them loud and clear'
Review of criminal aid is not just about pay and conditions - our ambition is for long-term transformation.
OpinionSLAPPs risk tarnishing the reputation of our justice system
Strategic lawsuits against public participation threaten free speech and democratic debate - we must fight back against these abuses.
OpinionScrapping limit on sitting days will boost court recovery
System will be able to run at 'full throttle' to drive down the backlog, writes justice minister James Cartlidge MP.
OpinionShaping a legal aid system fit for the 21st century
Government proposals will put criminal legal aid on a sustainable footing for years to come.
OpinionCriminal legal aid response is too important to rush
The government must take its time to get the proposals right.





















