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Charity closes

24 June 2010
Issue: 7423 / Categories: Legal News
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Late payment of legal aid bills has caused the Refugee and Migrant Justice charity to close its doors, leaving about 10,000 clients in the lurch.

Late payment of legal aid bills has caused the Refugee and Migrant Justice charity to close its doors, leaving about 10,000 clients in the lurch.
The charity went into administration despite rescue efforts by legal campaigners and MPs.
 

Issue: 7423 / Categories: Legal News
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