Legal Aid
Barefoot Lawyer
internationalBarristers are invited to take part in a barefoot campaign as an act of solidarity with lawyers imprisoned or murdered simply for carrying out their professional duty. ... read moreLawyers celebrate the Laly’s
legal aidLawyers gave Doreen Lawrence and solicitor Imran Khan a standing ovation for their contribution to justice at the 2012 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards. read moreThe Travellers’ Brief
At the 2011 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards, Marc Willers received the award for Barrister of the Year. He talks about the practice he has developed and in particular about his representation of... read moreA Future? Law centres – a case study
Having spent the year after university working in a law centre in Birmingham, Emily Johnson examines the possible effects of the proposed legal aid reforms on the Law Centre Movement.... read moreLegal Aid: when pay day never comes…
Much has been said about the legal aid cuts but another critical issue is the eternal rejection of claims by the Legal Services Commission and the crippling financial consequences for... read moreLegal aid reforms postponed
ProfessionProposed reforms contained in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill would, if the Bill becomes law, be postponed until April 2013, six months later... read moreConstitution Committee outlines concern
House of LordsThe House of Lords constitution committee has highlighted “significant” concerns with the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill. read moreWestminster Watch - January 2012
What will 2012 hold both here and over the pond? Toby Craig and Charles Hale look ahead. First and foremost, we would like to wish a very happy New Year to all of WW’s... read moreLooking to the future
A review of the Bar Conference; frustration at the seemingly unstoppable progress of the Legal Aid Bill as it heads to the Lords; a look back at the year in office as Chairman; and bidding farewell. read moreBar Council presence at Party Conferences
ProfessionThe Bar Council sent senior representatives to the three main party conferences this year. Delegates went armed with two contrasting messages. First, that the legal profession and indeed... read morePages
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