Tag archives for legal aid
If the Tories cared about the rule of law, they’d overturn the dismantling of legal aid
The international affairs section of the Conservative Party's 2019 election manifesto talks of championing the rule of law. That’s not something talked about in the domestic sections, however, unsurprisingly perhaps…
False Economies and ‘Kamikaze Accounting’: the legal cuts that cost us more
We’ve all been there. That cheap bike lock which lost you the expensive bicycle; shoddy shoes that you have to buy four times as often. Hey, we’re young and poor,…
legal aid and judicial review exists to protect us all
Legal aid and judicial review exist to protect everyone, ensure that everyone has access to justice, is innocent til proven guilty, call out the state on, and overturn, bad decisions…
Legal aid reforms will create a two-tier justice system
By Adam Pogonowski Yet another example of the Tories’ determination to attack the worst off in our society is their proposed reforms to criminal legal aid. Legal aid has already…
Legal Aid cuts and Domestic Violence – where is the campaign?
by Liz Rawlings Most people will know by now that I’m proud to be a feminist. It’s just a no-brainer for me. I believe in a fair and just society,…
Justice for the 99% or the 1%?
On Monday the 31st I’m going back to court. This now seems to be the beginnings of long proceedings. From the 16th of September to the 26th of September, I…
Legal Aid cuts will wreck lives and increase inequality
By Pete Speller The Tory spending cuts are based on ideology, not sound economics. This is becoming more and more clear as the scope of the cuts are revealed. Recent…