Three major fault lines exposed in current system
The LSC has narrowed the options for access to justice. Linda Lee explains why the profession must fight back
The LSC should pay due respect to its duty to ensure access to justice, says John Ford
Fears as substantial number of family firms fail bidding round
Solicitor’s firms are licking their wounds after receiving the results of the family legal aid bid round.
Chris Pamplin analyses a case of cracking brinkmanship
With pressure mounting on public spending, legal aid is a likely victim of significant cuts. Politicians blame lawyers for inflating demand and increasingly desperate lawyers make pleas for quality and access to justice that are likely to fall on deaf ears. Something, everybody agrees, needs to be done—but nobody can decide what that something might be.
The Bar got record numbers of delegates for its annual conference. Over 400 paid to attend this year’s event which had the theme of access to justice. The Bar’s success is somewhat in contrast to the Law Society. It has quietly buried its annual conference in the face of member apathy. Those attending the Bar conference got the usual balance of general keynote speakers and more specialist sessions. Desmond Browne QC gave the usual bullish presentation as the current chairman of the Bar.
In its 60th year, the legal aid scheme, in common with the rest of the public sector, has to live within its means.
Complexities of legal aid system blamed for payment errors
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments