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If the Tories cared about the rule of law, they’d overturn the dismantling of legal aid

Natalie Bennett 31 January 2021 If the Tories cared about the rule of law, they’d overturn the dismantling of legal aid2021-01-31T16:39:57+00:00 Comment 3 Comments
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…
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False Economies and ‘Kamikaze Accounting’: the legal cuts that cost us more

Julia Toynbee Lagoutte 31 January 2015 False Economies and ‘Kamikaze Accounting’: the legal cuts that cost us more2015-02-01T12:08:48+00:00 *Society* 1 Comment
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,…
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legal aid and judicial review exists to protect us all

KateBlagojevic 6 July 2013 legal aid and judicial review exists to protect us all2013-07-06T14:08:38+01:00 No Comment
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…
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Legal aid reforms will create a two-tier justice system

Bright Green Editors 16 May 2013 Legal aid reforms will create a two-tier justice system2013-05-16T08:30:27+01:00 No Comment
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…
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Legal Aid cuts and Domestic Violence – where is the campaign?

Bright Green Editors 2 November 2011 Legal Aid cuts and Domestic Violence – where is the campaign?2011-11-02T10:30:17+00:00 No Comment
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,…
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Justice for the 99% or the 1%?

EddBauer 28 October 2011 Justice for the 99% or the 1%?2011-10-28T12:30:54+01:00 Green Parties 1 Comment
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…
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Legal Aid cuts will wreck lives and increase inequality

Bright Green Editors 18 November 2010 Legal Aid cuts will wreck lives and increase inequality2010-11-18T17:07:36+00:00 *Society* No Comment
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…
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