Legal Aid

Articles

18 Oct 2022

Government extends free legal advice for domestic abuse victims

Help is also being offered to those who face eviction or repossession

17 Oct 2022

Barristers or baristas: life for junior criminal defence counsel on strike

Chaynee Hodgetts shares one story of junior criminal barristers' uncertain future

9 Oct 2022

Effects of the ‘barristers’ strike’ on legal aid solicitors

Hollie Collinge shares her thoughts on the CBA Action's effect on solicitors

9 Aug 2022

New legal aid immigration fees ‘will not undo years of underfunding’

CILEX members have argued proposed increases will still not adequately cover their work

18 Jul 2022

Do right and fear no-one? Barristers' Days of Action

 Sarah Day reflects upon the reasons behind barristers' recent Days of Action

14 Jul 2022

Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards: winners celebrate

Zia Nabi, a housing barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, took home the Outstanding Achievement Award

5 Jul 2022

Refugee removal to Rwanda by plane: Is the deal worth it?

Dr Ruth Brittle considers human rights fears in sending refugees to Rwanda

19 Jun 2022

Ensuring client care after adverse outcomes

Jessica Everett on management of clients' needs and expectations if you lose