All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 78
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NewsChallenge legal aid contracts by Friday, Law Society says
The Law Society has issued guidance on how firms can contest the outcomes of the new legal aid procurement.
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News100 firms planning legal aid contract challenges
Government could be prevented from entering into new contracts next Monday.
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NewsDisputes looming over legal aid tender
Legal Aid Agency ‘strongly’ denied allegations about the staffing and assessment process.
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NewsFirms prepare to challenge legal aid decisions
‘Big Firms Group’ member among unsuccessful bidders.
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FeatureLegal aid contract tendering – what next?
What can firms that don’t get new contracts do to challenge the decision?
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NewsD-day for criminal legal aid – as it happened
Developments and reaction as firms found out if they have won new duty provider contracts.
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NewsWhistleblower claims legal aid contracting process flawed
Former bid assessor says procurement did not meet best practice standards, as criminal defence firms await results of their bids.
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NewsCall for legislation-backed quotas to tackle gender inequality
London School of Economics professor says existing policies have failed as commission publishes recommendations.
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NewsSociety raises doubts over legal aid timetable
Firms will find out if they have won duty provider contracts on Thursday.
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NewsFormer Stobart chief behind new ABS
Trevor Howarth, a director of newly established business ’Two Legal’, once described traditional legal aid firms as ‘wounded animals waiting to die’.
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NewsAdvice centre struggles with demand surge
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre temporarily closes enquiry system.
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NewsSociety tells Gove: you must save 59 courts from closure
Solicitors report major flaws with consultation and fear clients will be unable to access courts.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency tweet leaves solicitor bewildered
Andrew Gurney received a surreal message from the executive agency.
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NewsConservatives: Gove to bring ‘reforming zeal’ to prison system
Party conference speech focuses on rehabilitation of offenders – but includes praise for lawyers.
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NewsBlavo & Co declines to confirm sale bid
Advertisement invites offers for UK’s ‘leading mental health practice’.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency refers Blavo & Co concerns to the police
National firm had blamed legal aid cuts for potential redundancies.
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NewsLegal aid contract announcement held to 15 October
Two-week delay to ‘finalise quality assurance’, Ministry of Justice says.
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NewsBlavo & Co to consult on redundancies
Managing partner says the firm has no choice but to restructure.
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NewsFalconer: Labour will fight for Human Rights Act
Surprise choice for shadow justice secretary addresses Labour party conference.
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NewsChallenge legal aid contract decisions quickly, solicitors warned
Legal Aid Agency is expected to reveal outcome of its 2015 duty provider procurement tender this week.