Barristers to Strike Over Legal Aid Funding
Barristers specialising in criminal law have voted to go on strike in a row over legal aid funding, with several days of court walkouts expected from next week. The planned action comes at a time of significant backlogs across crown courts. In the crown courts, there are currently 58,271 cases Continue Reading
Legal Aid Changes and Representation
Changes to the legal aid system in England and Wales are leading many in the legal profession to expect a rise in the number of people representing themselves in court. Restrictions have now been placed on the availability of legal aid available to people seeking a divorce or those involved in custody disputes. It is also Continue Reading
The Rights Issue of Legal Aid Bill
Amnesty International are lobbying for amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill. It’s researchers have documented serious human rights infringements by UK companies overseas. The Bill proposed by the UK government Amnesty believes would make it almost impossible for victims of these abuses to seek justice Continue Reading
