All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 37
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NewsLegal walking is back - in person
Come rain or shine, the scenic Walk the Thames event is set for next Saturday to raise money for legal support.
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NewsBuckland urged to retain choice for court-assessed legal aid bills
Impartiality and transparency concerns raised in consultation responses.
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NewsFirm entitled to sack ‘car-window cash’ solicitor, CoA rules
Employment appeal ruling overturned in case of solicitor who accepted £150 in a pub car park as a gift.
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NewsCriminal legal aid solicitors 'have suffered 50% pay cut'
Government-commissioned review is told overstretched and underpaid practitioners are on the brink.
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OpinionInformation is power
How law and access to justice operate is not something most people want to think about until they are obliged to engage with them. How do we change this?
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News'Shocked' Helena Kennedy QC praises advice service at risk of closure
Human rights barrister set up Waterloo Legal Advice Service 48 years ago.
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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.