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July 6, 2020

Legal aid news: June 2020

Welcome to our update of the legal aid and access to justice news from June 2020.   Asylum and immigration appeals: On Monday…

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July 1, 2020

Template letter for MPs #APrayerForLegalAid

Dear MP, Re: Urgent action needed to protect access to justice  I write to you as your constituent to raise serious concerns…

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June 30, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic; a scapegoat for the imminent collapse of the CJS

This piece was written for the YLAL website by Pietra Asprou, who has recently completed the BPTC and is a paralegal at…

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In Defence of Jury Trials – Joint Statement

“The principle that a person who is facing a life-changing judgment, and risks losing their freedom, has the right to have their…

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June 15, 2020

Legal aid news: May 2020

Welcome to our update of the latest legal aid and access to justice news from May 2020. Legal aid funding during Covid-19: On…

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June 14, 2020

New rules threaten access to justice for asylum seekers and migrants

Take Action to Protect Access to Justice for Asylum Seekers and Migrants New legal aid rules will decimate access to justice for…

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June 5, 2020

New rules threaten access to justice for asylum seekers and migrants

Take Action to Protect Access to Justice for Asylum Seekers and Migrants New legal aid rules will decimate access to justice for…

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May 27, 2020

Career Changer Scholarship announced by University of Law

The University of Law have announced that it is launching a Career Changer scholarship which will provide up to 10 full fee…

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May 23, 2020

COVID-19: magistrates’ court risk assessments

Since lockdown began, only urgent hearings have taken place in magistrates’ courts across the country – for example, bail applications.  However, some…

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May 16, 2020

Legal aid news: April 2020

Welcome to our update of the latest legal aid and access to justice news from April 2020.   ‘Millions in UK ‘could…

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