On 8 June, the 10,000 Steps for Justice virtual event will take place in gardens, homes and parks around the country. It is being organised by the London Legal Support Trust (LLST), the charity behind the London Legal Walk.
The funds are
sorely needed. One Citizens Advice service in London has said: ‘Demand for
advice has quadrupled due to the coronavirus crisis but we have lost nearly all
of our volunteers due to lockdown.’ The LLST says an estimated half of advice
agencies face the threat of closure, leaving communities with nowhere to turn.
‘It is more
important than ever that the legal community joins together in support of these
vital advice agencies, said the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett.
‘Unprecedented
demand for their services, combined with a reduction in income, will be
catastrophic for many free legal advice charities. The 10,000 Steps for Justice
challenge is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support the advice
agencies, as well as an ideal chance to connect with peers and colleagues.’
Find out more
at www.llst.org.uk.
