All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 62
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NewsMoJ: tell us what you think of LASPO reforms
Ministry of Justice outlines details of long-awaited legal aid review.
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NewsHousing lawyers draft bill to empower tenants
Solicitor Giles Peaker highlights challenges of current legislation at latest meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on legal aid.
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OpinionLidington is polished but no different to the rest
This week's legal aid announcement points to a lord chancellor in the same mould as his predecessors.
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NewsLidington sends glum message on legal aid, PI and employment
Lord chancellor appears before justice select committee to face questions on his role.
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NewsJustice in jeopardy: government defies backlash to confirm 'reckless' legal aid cuts
Only 3% of over 1,000 responses to consultation on litigators graduated fee scheme supported MoJ proposals.
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FeatureOut of the loop
Access to justice has become inversely proportional to the need for representation. How realistic is it to hope for meaningful reform?
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LiPs flock to charity for help - but they're not asking for a lawyer
PSU chief executive outlines the scale of the challenge following the government’s legal aid restrictions.
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OpinionPublic legal education: opening doors
We can help educate the public about our justice system in simple ways - like taking part in a historical murder trial.
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NewsConclude legal aid review quickly, MPs urge government
Early day motion signed by 68 MPs from major political parties.
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NewsCompliance rate improves among legal aid firms
LAA chief hears plea for ‘reasonable and proportionate’ contract management process.
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NewsDon't penalise duty solicitor firms acting in good faith, Society tells LAA
Chancery Lane expresses concern over interpretation of 14-hour requirement to tackle 'ghost' solicitors.
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NewsEmpower prisoners to use the law, reform charity urges
Howard League for Penal Reform says throwing money at the problem is not enough.
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NewsConservatives: MPs join chorus for legal aid reform
Solicitor general makes case for ’sensible investment in early advice’.
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NewsBach seeks cross-party consensus on right to justice
Commission chair says he has forgiven ministers for two-line response.
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OpinionJustice is too precious for political football
In every opinion poll consumers vote for justice, writes Sir Henry Brooke. Bach Commission’s proposals put their interests first.
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NewsNews focus: Bach to square one?
With the rule of law under sustained attack, the Bach Commission wants higher spending and a replacement for the much-maligned Legal Aid Agency. Will the government listen?
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NewsBach calls for human right to legal aid
Former justice minister’s report argues individuals are no longer guaranteed reasonable legal assistance as a result of legal aid cuts.
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NewsLabour opens legal aid offensive ahead of party conference
Ministry of Justice is quizzed on impact of reforms and details of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act review.
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry moving 'too fast' to instruct lawyers
North Kensington Law Centre voices concern that some victims are not yet ready to enforce their rights.
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NewsNews focus: Making justice colour-blind
David Lammy’s review of BAME people in the criminal justice system lists urgent problems and achievable solutions. But is there the appetite – or money – for far-reaching reform?