All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 106
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NewsTooks Chambers to resurrect as low-cost Mansfield Chambers
New set hopes to halve the overheads paid to chambers by operating on a ‘wholly new platform’ through an electronic hub.
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NewsDissolving Tooks Chambers blames legal aid cuts for demise
Rumours over the demise of the set have been widespread since a number of high-profile members departed.
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OpinionCriminal legal aid: what now?
We must face the practical reality. There were going to be cuts. Our agreement is the best available package.
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OpinionClegg’s circle of friends
The Lib Dems’ continued occupation of the middle ground hasn’t protected the party’s commitment to positions relating to the rule of law.
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NewsLib Dems call for halt to legal aid reforms
Members at conference voted to oppose further cuts if they are made without being properly trialled.
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NewsSRA survey exposes 1,200 firms in financial difficulty
Regulator set to increase supervision in bid to see off expensive interventions.
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Lithman: fee cuts will be 'kiss of death'
Criminal barristers will accept ’not a penny more’ of fee cuts, Nigel Lithman QC tells Chris Grayling.
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OpinionSomethin’s gotta give
When an irresistible force such as Chris Grayling meets an immovable object like the legal profession…
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Fee remission reforms to go ahead
The government has approved plans to means-test waivers for civil court and tribunal fees
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News‘Disturbing reduction’ in take-up of civil legal aid
The Legal Action Group calls on the government to increase the profile of civil legal aid services after figures show a huge shortfall in take-up this year.
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NewsGrayling sets out new JR restrictions
The government has set out proposals that would limit who is entitled to apply for a judicial review.
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News'This is best deal possible' - reaction to amended legal aid plans
Revised plans for criminal legal aid reform met with a mixed reaction, ranging from pragmatic acceptance to fears that miscarriages of justice could still follow.
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OpinionGrayling has listened on legal aid reform
The government’s revised criminal legal aid reform plans will allow most firms to continue their work and plan the way forward.
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NewsGrayling confirms legal aid concessions
The justice secretary today published revised plans for criminal legal aid contracting.
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London criminal solicitors back slow market consolidation
The London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association (LCCSA) will, however, oppose suggested change to the duty solicitor scheme.
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NewsFirm money could help plug aid gap
Low Commission report calls for a £100m 10-year national advice and legal support fund.
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NewsCo-op Legal Services plunges into the red
ABS pioneer Co-op Legal posts £3.4m first-half loss compared with a £700,000 profit in 2012.
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NewsGrayling refuses to delay legal aid cuts
The justice secretary has indicated that he will press on with ‘far-reaching’ legal aid cuts, ignoring pleas from MPs, peers and the Law Society.
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NewsFamily judge criticises reliance on free representation
The president of the Family Division has criticised a legal aid regime that left a mother who faced jail reliant on her lawyers’ willingness to act for free.