All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 34
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NewsCouncil plans could spell the end for legal advice service after 49 years
Waterloo Action Centre says a proposed rent increase threatens all of its activities.
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NewsLegal aid census call: lawyers urged to take part in data drive
Legal Aid Practitioners Group unveils census to gather information about experiences of those working on social justice frontline.
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OpinionCity lawyers have a role to play in the society we seek to improve
Community advice charities and international law firms may make an unlikely partnership but pro bono project KIND UK proves it works.
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NewsCriminal legal aid review issues call for evidence
Consultation includes questions on whether current fee schemes encourage sustainability, quality and efficiency.
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News'No plans to expand' - new Public Defender Service chief
Legal Aid Agency's salaried criminal defence service currently employs 53 legal staff.
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News'Very serious situation': review chief highlights criminal legal aid challenges
Sir Christopher Bellamy QC says practitioners have experienced reduction in money and work.
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NewsShort films to support 'digitally disadvantaged' with virtual justice
Research team keen to hear from solicitors with experience of attending video hearings.
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NewsNo legal aid for parents fighting to continue baby's life-sustaining treatment
Barrister stepped in to represent mother and father for free after hearing about their plight through hospital's lawyer.
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NewsLAA reviewing Covid-19 contingency arrangements
Legal Aid Agency says it is working with providers to see which changes will continue.
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NewsPay solicitors more for advising on wrongful convictions - report
Legal aid rates for work on alleged miscarriages of justice are lower than they were 25 years ago.
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NewsLegal aid fraudsters fail to set aside £5m judgment
Lord chancellor brought charges based on doubts about almost 5,800 immigration cases.
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NewsJustice Week 2021 to explore Covid-19 'disruption'
Major piece of opinion research to be published as part of week-long calendar of events.
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NewsLegal aid can’t wait for a new government, says Lammy
Shadow justice secretary urges lord chancellor to deliver reform now.
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NewsCaribbean cook-along a legal aid hit
Lawyers cook up a storm with lawyer-turned-TV chef Shivi Ramoutar.
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NewsLammy: 'My race review would go further today'
Shadow justice secretary says disproportionality in the criminal justice system has got worse.
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NewsCrime contract extension could delay legal aid review benefits
Legal Aid Agency decides not to commence tender for new contracts in April due to Covid-19 challenges.
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OpinionLSB business plan must revitalise the legal sector
The Law Society encourages the Legal Services Board to focus its strategy on ensuring regulatory stability.
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NewsLandmark report paints bleak picture of criminal legal aid
Evidence combining data from representative bodies and Legal Aid Agency will inform independent review.
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NewsSenior partner urges profit-making firms to measure social contribution
Anthony Collins Solicitors says 88% of its work last year had a positive social impact.