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Ian Godfrey
- Opinion
Failing the vulnerable
Our conduct of care proceedings involving the children of vulnerable young mothers is not working – the time has come for a review.
- Opinion
Lawyers making a stand
If solicitors and barristers cannot stand up for vulnerable people, who will?
- Opinion
Illusory rule of law
There is a legitimate argument to be had about cost, but we also have a moral responsibility to those on lower incomes.
- News
Grim legacy of funding cuts
Times of austerity provide good opportunities for governments to chip away at democratic rights.
- News
The state we’re in
Under the auspices of austerity measures, we are heading for cuts to legal services which will prevent most citizens, apart from the wealthy, challenging those in authority; particularly the state.
- News
‘Irreversible’ cuts
I am disturbed at the relative silence that prevails, when we are facing unprecedented cuts in legal aid and access to lawyers for many vulnerable people. On top of the 10% cut announced for family work from 3 October, we are entering a bid round that will lead to a ...
- Opinion
Tilting the scales of justice in favour of the relatively disadvantaged
We have seen huge cuts in public funding for many areas of law, particularly family; fees introduced for employment tribunal cases; and we await the impact of substantial changes and cuts to criminal legal aid. No one appears to have carried out a proper exercise and costing regarding the long-term ...