Legal Aid

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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'

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

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

Facts, not flannel

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

Pressure mounts on MoJ

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

TUC: Legal aid reforms cutting people out of justice system

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

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

Legal Aid: First Impressions

In 1950, SJ reported on the favourable first impressions of the legal aid scheme