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Legal aid heroes take centre stage on Oscar night
The government is refusing to back down on its plans to overhaul the country’s legal aid system, despite swingeing attacks from MPs and stakeholders.
Cherie Booth QC will name the winners of this year’s legal aid Oscars on 28 June. The Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) awards, which are in their fifth year, recognise excellence among legal aid providers who help protect the rights of some of society’s most marginalised people.
Too rushed and too risky? In a two-part article, Professor Michael Zander QC reports on why the Carter reforms were savaged by the Constitutional Affairs Committee
In brief
The country’s first Community Legal Advice Centre (CLAC) which aims to improve access to publicly funded civil legal advice for local residents, has been launched.
The LSC has shown a willingness to listen in key areas affecting legal aid provision, says Richard Miller
Overseas legal assistance is to receive a major boost with the advent of a new initiative, the Justice Assistance Network.
Clarke Willmott strengthens Birmingham private client team with double appointment
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