All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 75
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NewsLAA acts after firm’s withdrawal leaves legal aid gap in Hull
Legal Aid Agency invites firms to submit 'expressions of interest’ even if they do not meet contractual requirements.
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NewsGovernment changes domestic violence evidence requirement
Ministry of Justice is working on amended regulations following Court of Appeal judgment.
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NewsSolicitor claims he was tortured in Dubai jail
David Haigh, former managing director of Leeds United FC, returned to the UK last month after serving a sentence for financial misappropriation.
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OpinionNo joy on Twitter over McNally’s second thought
Former justice minister supports calls for an immediate review of legal aid reforms.
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NewsAgency ploughs on with 1 April date for mandatory CCMS
Legal Aid Agency offers paper contingency plans if online system breaks down.
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News‘Fat cat’ lawyer image creating more LiPs, says Citizens Advice
Nine in 10 litigants in person find experience negatively affected their health, relationships, work or finances.
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NewsVara: no U-turn on court closures
Justice minister tells MPs the time has come to ‘agree to disagree’.
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NewsRevealed: MoJ’s £400k bill for abandoned legal aid contracts
Government refuses to disclose how much it spent fighting legal actions.
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NewsLAA urged to delay compulsory civil billing system
Resolution says seven in 10 users regularly experience problems with the client and cost management system.
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NewsMoJ to urgently review legal aid for trafficking victims
Announcement follows a judicial review challenge over the adequacy of the current provision.
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NewsLaw centre gears up for 'hackathon'
Developers and coders to compete to build technical solutions for Hackney Community Law Centre.
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NewsLegal services in rural Wales ‘could die out’
Low Commission proposes second tier of specialist support to ensure adequate long-term provision.
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NewsLegal aid firms finding it hard to face reality – Mayson
Legal business guru Stephen Mayson says firms reluctant to answer ‘pretty obvious questions’.
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NewsSolicitor touts face fresh curbs
Solicitors Regulation Authority rules state that solicitors are not allowed to make unsolicited approaches in person or by phone.
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NewsMoJ sorry for digital billing glitches
Solicitors have reported problems with digital legal aid billing system and secure email system.
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NewsFormer Stobart chief in acquisition talks with 'very well-known' firms
Trevor Howarth, chief executive of One Legal, says more acquisitions on the horizon following Kaim Todner deal.
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NewsABS steps in to save Todner criminal defence firm
Firm created by former Stobart Barristers director snaps up high-profile Kaim Todner Solicitors.
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NewsLaw Society ponders legal aid innovation fund
Chancery Lane identifies potential of ‘bespoke technological solutions’ but says some solicitors cannot afford the investment.
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NewsLord Bach: Labour helped erode consensus on legal aid
Former justice minister says Labour’s review of reforms will try to restore consensus on need for legal aid.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency spends £93m on cases not heard in court
National Audit Office says criminal justice system is not delivering value for money.