Legal Aid

Articles

28 Sept 2021

'Catastrophic legal aid deserts' put access to justice at risk

The Law Society has warned the nation's most vulnerable are not getting the support they need 

10 Sept 2021

Legal aid cost limit increased

A revised cost limit will apply, except in relation to investigative representations

31 May 2021

Legal aid: eviction ban homelessness warning

Tenants who face homelessness now that the eviction ban is being lifted today must get legal aid support, the Law Society warned

13 May 2021

Law Society calls for non-compete legal aid for low-paid workers

Society president says legal advice more effective than banning non-competes

1 Apr 2021

What's the problem with transparency?

Susan Humble considers the SRA transparency rules and why firms should be proud of their prices

30 Mar 2021

Considerably more legal aid funding needed, say peers

MoJ must invest much more to legal aid 'to meet the reality of need', say peers

12 Mar 2021

Funding family cases: finance firm launches free guide for family lawyers 

Finance firm launches free guide for family lawyers on funding conversations with clients 

4 Mar 2021

2021 Budget does little to quench thirst of 'legal aid deserts'

£450m provided to support justice system in England and Wales