All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 87
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NewsExceptional case funding scheme ‘inaccessible’, High Court told
Charity argues government’s safety net of providing legal aid ‘unfit for purpose’ as three-day hearing gets under way.
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NewsGovernment forges ahead with legal aid cuts
Tenders and second fee reduction to proceed as planned, Ministry of Justice announces.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency considers digital advice hotline
Duty solicitor call centre handles 800,000 cases a year, agency reveals.
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NewsChallenge to exceptional funding scheme goes to court
Charity argues that government’s safety net obstructs purpose of providing legal aid ‘to those who need it most’.
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FeatureHow unlawful are quashed legal aid regulations?
The High Court quashed 2014 civil legal aid regulations but challenges to them may not be straightforward.
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NewsDetainees ‘confused’ by legal aid cuts
Research by charity highlights impact of government reforms in immigration cases.
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NewsLegal aid clawback powers come into force
Justice minister Shailesh Vara says measures are another step towards ‘fair and credible’ system.
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NewsLAA tweaks billing system after criticism
Legal Aid Agency will be making a series of improvements to its client cost and management system.
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NewsHigh-profile public law firm to close
Birmingham practice has fought against controversial decisions made by public authorities for nearly 12 years.
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OpinionLegal aid’s founding text turns 70
How the 1945 report of a Conservative-chaired committee laid the foundations of state-funded legal aid.
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NewsNorthern Ireland barristers withdraw services in legal aid protest
Justice minister David Ford said he was surprised and disappointed by the Criminal Bar Association’s decision.
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NewsDyson: law change may be needed to fill civil legal aid gap
Master of the rolls suggests public funding for cross-examination in certain civil cases, after overturning an order for government to cover LIP’s legal costs.
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NewsClaimant costs should fund legal aid, says Society
Submission to new government proposes measures to assure ‘affordable access to legal advice’.
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NewsWebsite organises crowdfunding for ‘public interest’ litigation
CrowdJustice aims to generate funds for cases that ‘capture the public imagination’.
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NewsCriminal bar votes overwhelmingly for direct action
Criminal Bar Association asked its 4,000 members if they supported action over new duty provider scheme.
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NewsBelfast firm withdraws services in legal aid protest
Leading Northern Ireland firm says repeated cuts are 'cynical and vicious onslaught'.
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NewsLegal aid legislation ‘disgracefully complex’
Court of Appeal calls for clarity over availability of funding for county court proceedings.
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NewsMental health firm’s best foot forward
Nearly 40 legal professionals from Blavo & Co will join 8,000 others on the London Legal Walk.
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ProfileRoundtable: access to justice
The legal profession’s belief in access to justice for all is undimmed. But faced with an ageing cadre of practitioners and swingeing public funding cuts, that commitment must be combined with creativity.
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NewsSolicitors struggle with legal aid tender bids
Solicitors struggled to meet the deadline for legal aid tender bids, with some firms working right down to the wire.