Legal Aid

Articles

8 Nov 2016

An embarrassing episode

The Legal Aid Agency has finally agreed to reconsider the so-called 'embarrassment clause' in the 2017 criminal work contract, but will it take on board stakeholders' concerns, asks Gemma Blythe

7 Nov 2016

Lawyers must not 'prop up' ailing legal aid system

Law Society launches new pro bono charter, but warns against free advice becoming a substitute to 'a properly funded legal aid system'

28 Oct 2016

White knight or quixotic soldier?

Worried about access to justice, the SDT has raised its head above the parapet, but its concerns are unlikely to have any lasting effect if it doesn't broadcast them consistently, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

26 Oct 2016

Lord Woolf: Legal aid cuts are damaging the reputation of our justice system

Peers approve 'small but important' change to merits criteria in civil legal aid cases

25 Oct 2016

Facts, not flannel

In 1997, SJ voiced concerns about Lord Irvine's proposals for legal aid reform

21 Oct 2016

Pressure mounts on MoJ

Ministry must overcome a challenging period and address its financial issues or risk further damage to its credibility

19 Oct 2016

TUC: Legal aid reforms cutting people out of justice system

Damning report reiterates damaging impact of cuts as support grows for LASPO review

19 Oct 2016

Newcastle to London: A pro bono odyssey

Jess Campbell relives her gruelling 420-mile cycle ride to raise much-needed funds for the celebrated Bar Pro Bono Unit