Campaigns
SQE Survey Report 2021
On 12 May 2021, YLAL sent a survey to its members. The purpose of this was to gain an understanding into the likely…
YLAL’s response to the Independent Human Rights Act Review
On 3 March 2021, YLAL submitted its response to the Independent Human Rights Act Review (‘IHRAR’). To help inform its submission, YLAL hosted a…
Consultation response on remuneration for pre-charge engagement
On 25 January 2021, YLAL submitted its response to the Ministry of Justice Criminal Legal Aid Review (‘CLAR’)’s consultation on remuneration for pre-charge engagement. …
YLAL’s Response to COH Consultation
On Monday 14 December 2020, YLAL submitted its response to HMRC’s consultation on COVID Operating Hours (“COH”) in the Crown Court. YLAL…
Submission to the Justice Committee Inquiry on the Future of Legal Aid
The Justice Committee is conducting an Inquiry into the future of legal aid and launched a consultation on 7 September 2020…
YLAL Submission to the Independent Review of Administrative Law
On 31 July 2020, the Government established the Independent Review of Administrative Law (“the Review”), consisting of a panel of six practitioners…
A sector at breaking point: Justice denied for victims of trafficking
A new report by Young Legal Aid Lawyers (‘YLAL’), “A Sector at Breaking Point: Justice Denied for Victims of Trafficking”, confirms that…
YLAL COVID-19 Student Report – June 2020
On 18 June 2020, Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL) published its report on the impact of COVID-19 on law students. Students…
Criminal Legal Aid Review: A Response to the Accelerated Package of Measures Amending the Criminal Legal Aid Fee Schemes
YLAL has engaged with the Ministry of Justice (‘MoJ’) Criminal Legal Aid Review (‘CLAR’) throughout the consultation process and has now responded to…
Second YLAL COVID-19 Report
On 25 May 2020, Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL) published its second report on the impact of COVID-19 on its members’ professional…