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Applications for legal aid in civil cases where there was evidence of domestic violence or child abuse fell by 12% in the final quarter of 2020, according to government statistics

Peers have added their voice to the growing chorus lamenting the crisis in the criminal justice system

Sir Christopher Bellamy QC has expressed concern over criminal legal aid challenges, calling it ‘a very serious situation’

With nominations open for this year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards (LALYs), now is the time to celebrate those on the frontline of social justice.

With nominations for this year’s awards now open, Fiona Bawdon & Chris Minnoch explain what the LALYs mean to those on the social justice frontline

The Bar Council, Law Society and CILEx leaders marked Justice Week (1-5 March) by calling for ‘a vital health check on our rights, our justice system and ultimately on the rule of law’.

The ‘single-issue’ approach of the legal system ensures it is stacked against the disadvantaged, says Jon Robins

Failure to increase pay puts criminal legal aid system at risk of collapse

The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on handing responsibility for civil legal aid bills of costs over to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

The Access to Justice Foundation funds law centres, local citizens’ advice, independent advice agencies, pro bono projects and national charities.

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Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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Changing faces

David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle

NLJ this week: The road ahead for employment rights

Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ

NLJ this week: Justice delayed, justice denied

Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly

NLJ this week: Presumption of capacity reaffirmed

The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination

NLJ this week: SLAPPed shut?

From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics

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Legal aid focus

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr