All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 59
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NewsSix solicitors charged over alleged £12.6m legal aid fraud
Nine people will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 17 July.
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NewsWe're becoming simpler and smarter, declares LAA chief executive
Shaun McNally says the Legal Aid Agency has delivered on its commitment to provide more efficient services.
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OpinionLaw centres victory exposes alarming evidence gap
Damning High Court judgment raises serious questions about the Ministry of Justice's decision-making process.
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NewsGovernment defeated over housing legal aid
High Court accepts Law Centres Network’s challenge to procurement changes.
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NewsGive us your hard figures, LASPO review team urges
Ministry of Justice says it receives 'largely anecdotal' evidence about impact of legal aid cuts.
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NewsLegal aid 'likely' for bereaved families at inquests, MoJ announces
Ministry of Justice says exceptional case funding guidance is being changed while officials listened to practitioners' frustrations.
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NewsBar dispute is not resolved, CBA chief tells MPs
Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association leaders appear before committee after announcement of ballot result.
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NewsCriminal bar votes to accept government's offer
Direct action which began on 1 April will now cease.
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OpinionLet's end the 'fat cat' lawyer myth once and for all
Solicitors must shout louder about the phenomenal amount of pro bono work they do every day.
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NewsRestore legal aid for early advice: Conservative MP joins critics
Barrister Alex Chalk says LASPO has reduced the budget further than originally intended.
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NewsWindrush citizens don't need legal aid, Gauke insists
Justice secretary says the Home Office will be able to help people worried about their immigration status.
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NewsHigh Court verdict on housing duty challenge delayed
Law Centres Network is challenging the government's legal aid procurement process.
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News'Justice Week' to replace pro bono celebration
Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx working together to rebrand National Pro Bono Week.
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NewsBarristers to 'number crunch' government's offer
Threat of escalated action is still on the table following meeting of heads of chambers.
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NewsBarristers bring flexible courts into legal aid action
Pilot scheme is one of 'wider considerations’ to take into account, says Criminal Bar Association as it ponders government offer.
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OpinionCriminal bar should reject the government's offer
The Ministry of Justice is willing to inject £15m into the AGFS scheme. Bar chiefs should demand cash for solicitors too.
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NewsBar to suspend no returns threat after talks 'breakthrough'
Government has found new cash for complex cases - and a 1% increase in fees next year, criminal barristers say.
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NewsWhat about us? Solicitors urge settlement of LGFS row
Law Society is taking the Ministry of Justice to the High Court over reforms to the litigators' graduated fee scheme.
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NewsGauke: criminal bar's action to disrupt the courts is unacceptable
Lord chancellor says the government is taking 'all necessary steps' to ensure legal representation is available.