All Legal aid and access to justice articles – Page 71
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NewsSRA: ‘radical’ proposals will open up access to justice
But regulator acknowledges the need for adequate safeguards
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NewsWelsh law officer says justice curbs threaten human rights
Counsel general Mick Antoniw says legal system in Wales is ‘at a crossroads’.
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NewsLegal aid residence test was ultra vires, Supreme Court says
Full judgment handed down nearly three months after hearing granted appeal over government’s plan.
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NewsMoJ lifts threshold for naming third-party JR funders
Third parties must be spending £3,000 to be named as backers of a judicial review.
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NewsContact centre forced to close by legal aid cuts
Family practitioners in Bradford say funding cuts have led to fewer cases.
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NewsHillsborough lawyers honoured for achievement
More than 60 lawyers acted for families of the 96 victims of the 1989 disaster.
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News‘Gradual fall’ in number of legal aid providers
Latest government statistics show decline in civil and crime provider offices.
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NewsFormer shadow attorney general sorry for failing to declare interest
Complaints made to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in relation to five parliamentary questions and five debates.
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NewsLegal aid contributions decision to face judicial review
Court of Appeal urges ‘meaningful negotiations’ between parties in dispute over a capital contribution order.
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NewsLabour’s shadow justice leaders quit as Brexit fallout continues
Lord Falconer and Karl Turner MP among a wave of shadow ministers to resign.
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News'Borderline' civil cases no longer eligible for legal aid
Legal Aid Agency announces it has changed its approach to assessing merits.
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Society seeks views on legal aid 'touts'
Protection clause could be added to new duty provider contracts.
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NewsBrexit: where now for PI reform and regulation?
Pro-Leave heavyweight Michael Gove’s days at the MoJ are surely numbered - solicitors face yet more uncertainty over far-reaching legal services reform.
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NewsManchester lawyers asked to donate 0.5% of earnings for new law centre
Greater Manchester Law Centre Steering Group says funds would go directly towards service provision.
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NewsCosts fear over public interest interventions
Human rights group Justice says legislation could deter charities from intervening in cases.
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FeatureDrugs, dogs, curfews and costs
Changes to the law around psychoactive substances, dangerous dogs and legal aid travel costs.
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NewsAdvice app mooted as access to justice solution
Hackney Community Law Centre proposes five digital services for voluntary sector organisations.
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NewsMoJ seeks views on domestic violence legal aid
Law Society and charity Rights of Women urge firms to complete survey, which closes on 1 July.
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NewsMichael Gove accepts ‘breaking point’ report on criminal justice
Justice secretary says a damning report by the public accounts committee was a ‘welcome wake-up call’.