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'LASPO has not just failed, it has caused untold damage to our justice system and to access to justice': Andrew Walker QC of @thebarcouncil legalvoice.org.uk/laspo-fail…
Legal Aid Agency faces challenge over refusal to back rough sleepers: @libertyhq argues @LegalAidAgency’s refusal makes it ‘near-impossible' for homeless people 'cruelly targeted by Public Space Protection Orders #PSPO to enforce basic human rights’. legalvoice.org.uk/legal-aid-……
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Big thanks to @LegalVoiceUK for running this piece and giving @_PILUNIT and @HousingActionSL a shout out
‘Even when people know their rights, enforcing them is another matter’: Latest in @JAusterity series on a successful legal challenge by @_PILUNIT & @HousingActionSL helping families out of unlawful overcrowded accommodation legalvoice.org.uk/even-peopl…
‘Even when people know their rights, enforcing them is another matter’: Latest in @JAusterity series on a successful legal challenge by @_PILUNIT & @HousingActionSL helping families out of unlawful overcrowded accommodation legalvoice.org.uk/even-peopl…
Why is the public info about legal rights, mediation so complex and full of jargon and legalease? @rachaeljblakey of @CardiffLaw for our @JAusterity project on the role of family mediation increased in the context of the 2013 #LASPO cuts. legalvoice.org.uk/access-jus…
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"The best part is knowing your work is meaningful and you are helping people": read about @HackneyLawCentr's lovely #Justice1stFellow @LonckeMark - just the kind of guy you want helping you!
'Free housing advice saved my life': Mark McDonald-Loncke, a solicitor at @HackneyLawCentr, on being a @The_LEF Justice First Fellow. Legal heroes are Michael Mansfield QC and @ndphmathews legalvoice.org.uk/justice-fi…
'Free housing advice saved my life': Mark McDonald-Loncke, a solicitor at @HackneyLawCentr, on being a @The_LEF Justice First Fellow. Legal heroes are Michael Mansfield QC and @ndphmathews legalvoice.org.uk/justice-fi…
Justice in a time of Austerity project goes live. A collaboration between @JusticeGap & @DrDanielNewman of @CardiffLaw. @LegalVoiceUK will be running articles. Follow @JAusterity for updates. Read about it here: thejusticegap.com/austerity/
Trust between the profession and MoJ hanging by 'a fraying threat', says CBA chair. Ministry's promise for £15m 'not good enough' (& only delivers £8.6m in 2016/17) legalvoice.org.uk/trust-prof…
'If justice was a tin of beans, how would it be branded?'Justice Week - which this yr replaces Pro Bono week - kicks off with a debate abt how justice can be 're-branded'. legalvoice.org.uk/justicewat…
‘The moment must be seized before it is too late’: @KarenPBuckMP's debate on the LASPO review legalvoice.org.uk/laspo-revi…
Finally, some much needed housing law advice in Suffolk: Good news from @SuffolkLCAudrey on how Suffolk Law Centre has just appointed a housing law specialist - and how the LASPO review nds to lk at the contracting regime legalvoice.org.uk/finally-mu…
A new initiative from Lucy @scottmoncrieff, @TheLawSociety & @Law_Works to promote access to justice by equipping hundreds of community groups with ground-breaking IT. Find out more about the @jeanieproject legalvoice.org.uk/jeanie-pro… & support them crowdjustice.com/case/the-je…
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What an inspirational evening . All the finalists and winners were quite amazing .
‘Without legal aid lawyers, access to justice is an empty phrase’: Report and pix from last night's brilliant @LALYawards #LALY18 legalvoice.org.uk/lalys-2018…
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HUGE congratulations to Aika Stephenson @Justforkidslaw wins her SECOND @LALYawards (the first was for young legal aid lawyer in 2007) for her astounding work defending children in trouble; her son is here to see her get the award #LALY18
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Brilliant! So proud of everyone at @EalingLawCentre xitter.gq/lalyawards/status/1019… – at City of London, London
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Great start to the LALY awards ceremony with a lovely speech being made by Jenny Beck.
Nice to hear her acknowledging the Justice First Fellows #LALY18 and so many other inspiring stories including Law Centres JR victory
'You need to be personable. Young people see lawyers as scary and stuffy. You have to work to dispel stereotypes.' @The_LEF Justice First Fellow Jenna Hall on what makes a good legal aid lawyer legalvoice.org.uk/justice-fi…
