All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 7
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NewsCriminal legal aid procurement timetable 'unfair and irrational'
London practitioner group says firms lack necessary information to decide whether or not to bid for new 10-year crime contracts.
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NewsLawyers’ delight as ‘Hillsborough Law’ set to go before parliament
Campaigners say they will not give up until changes to impose a legal duty of candour are on the statute book.
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NewsRescuing legal aid a ‘top priority’ for new government
Heidi Alexander says Labour inherited a legal aid system ‘on life support’.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsJustice will not be ‘expendable’ under Labour, pledges Mahmood
Lord chancellor says lawyers can ‘take confidence’ from Labour’s commitment to the rule of law.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government urged to support AI for access to justice
Where the need is greatest, the provision is least, LawtechUK chair Christina Blacklaws points out.
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NewsLAA asks firms to bid for 10-year criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society surprised to see procurement process begin in absence of crucial information on fees.
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NewsBar Council urges government to remove cap on court sitting days
Bar also asks ministers to match-fund 100 additional criminal pupillages a year.
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NewsJobs at risk as national firm announces department closures
Personal injury, costs, credit hire and legal aid departments all face cuts in ‘strategic restructure’ to support growth.
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NewsPro bono scheme drafts in costs lawyers
Lawyers can request help from costs specialist to apply for costs order in cases where client is being represented pro bono.
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NewsLaw centre announces death of housing law 'legend' Simon Mullings
‘Beloved friend and colleague’ died unexpectedly last weekend while on holiday in Scotland.
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NewsCriminal legal aid advisory board recommendations 'due shortly'
Judge-led board will advise lord chancellor on operation and structure of existing and future schemes.
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NewsShifting criminal justice landscape forces duty solicitor merger
Solicitors belonging to Redditch and Bromsgrove, and Kidderminster rotas allocated detainees based on location of arrest.
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NewsBucking the trend: Yorkshire firm enters legal aid sector
Owner says firm can address advice desert without risking long-term financial health.
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NewsInvesting in legal aid could save Treasury £11bn over 10 years
New report finds specialist free legal advice saves government £2.71 for every £1 spent.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses judicial review in asylum legal aid case
Judge finds refusal to grant exceptional case funding for asylum interview was lawful.
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OpinionImmigration lawyers like us need more than warm words
We want to represent and help as many asylum seekers as we can. But we can no longer afford to do legal aid work in volume.
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NewsLegal support charity in tie-up with law school
Students will help support people facing court alone.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.
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NewsConsultancy curb is bang on the money
Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls for an immediate halt to ‘non-essential’ expenditure on external consultants. Could there be something in it for access to justice?