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July 29, 2020

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

This piece was written by YLAL member Pietra Asprou, who has recently completed the BPTC and is a paralegal at LexisNexis UK.  …

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July 24, 2020

Young Lawyers Making Change Festival 2020

YLAL was pleased to bring you, along with our partners Public Law Project and Justice First Fellows, our Young Lawyers Making Change…

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July 23, 2020

Statement on the treatment of BPTC students due to sit BSB exams in August 2020

  Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL) is committed to promoting the interests of new entrants to the legal profession and to increasing…

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July 8, 2020

Karl Turner MP’s report on Coronavirus and the Criminal Justice System

YLAL welcomes the Shadow Minister for Legal Aid Karl Turner MP’s recent report Coronavirus and the Criminal Justice System – Saving Access…

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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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