All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 17
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OpinionLaw Society agenda encompasses LPA and Mental Health Act reform
Reform is central to supporting people detained under mental health legislation to access justice, and can reduce risk of vulnerable people being exploited during Lasting Powers of Attorney process.
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NewsCriminal bar losing patience over government delay
Absence of legislation to remunerate preparatory work 'breach of deal' that led to barristers suspending strike.
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NewsLegal aid 'hurdle' removed for domestic abuse applicants
Doctors can now submit letters of evidence following a video or telephone consultation.
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OpinionHillsborough families let down by the state - again
Victims want legal representation and a duty of candour, not this diluted offer.
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NewsBoss of legal aid giant to face SDT on false document charges
John Blavo will appear before tribunal more than seven years after his firm was shut down.
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NewsHillsborough families demand more after MoJ proposes disaster support
Justice secretary says panel will ‘signpost’ victims of disasters to sources of help.
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NewsLegal aid: Society seeks permission to challenge Raab in court
Chancery Lane says it will do everything in its power to secure fair deal for solicitors on criminal legal aid fees.
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NewsCriminal legal aid decline resumes
Government data shows provider numbers have been falling following surge when crime contracts began.
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OpinionLabour's bingo card
Plumbers do not have to pay out of their own pockets for people to have access to sound pipes. Do solicitors have broader social obligations to their sector?
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NewsSolicitor opens advice clinic in home town
Cannock and Rugeley Law Clinic will offer free 30-minute consultations to residents.
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NewsOnly 22 housing possession cases referred to mediation pilot
Review reveals communication barriers and absence of legal advice contributed to low take-up.
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NewsLAA fails to attract sufficient bids for housing legal aid contracts
Law Society says second procurement opportunity shows work has become financially unviable.
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NewsFollow AG's lead over legal aid fees, Raab urged
Law Society says attorney general recognises need for equality of arms between prosecution and defence barristers.
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NewsLegal aid widened for child cases following public law challenge
Means test removed for carers of looked-after children in special educational needs and disability tribunal.
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NewsFocus on real-life not high concepts, consumer watchdog tells regulator
Panel says LSB devotes disproportionate time and resources to issues such as rule of law and professional ethics.
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News'Stop short-changing solicitors': HM Treasury gives prosecutors extra cash
Settlement restores parity of funding between prosecution and defence barristers - but solicitors still 'short-changed'.
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NewsMurder trial adjourned for three days 'because heating not working'
Home affairs committee told criminal justice system creaking due to decades of underfunding.
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News'Raise legal aid': Wales's message to Westminster
Welsh government highlights financial support for advice services despite justice not being devolved.
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NewsMoJ reveals drawn out timetable for civil legal aid review
Terms of reference document suggests final policy decisions will be made closer to the next general election.
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News'Unionisation may be our only choice,' legal aid chief tells members
London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association president says talks with unions will continue.