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The ‘single-issue’ approach of the legal system ensures it is stacked against the disadvantaged, says Jon Robins
Failure to increase pay puts criminal legal aid system at risk of collapse

The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on handing responsibility for civil legal aid bills of costs over to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

The Access to Justice Foundation funds law centres, local citizens’ advice, independent advice agencies, pro bono projects and national charities. 
Cases in limbo, lives put on hold, COVID-19 outbreaks in the courts. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Jon Robins begins a special series on the impact of the pandemic on the justice system.
The University of Derby’s Student Legal Advice Centre has launched a new clinic focusing on the provision of legal advice to refugees.
Greg Hodder outlines the role & impact of the Access to Justice Foundation
In the first of a special NLJ series on the impact of the pandemic on the wider justice system, Jon Robins reports on cases in limbo, increasing pressures on the criminal justice system & Covid outbreaks in the courts

This year, the JUSTICE Student Conference is scheduled to take place over Zoom.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced the 18 members of the expert panel for its ongoing criminal legal aid review
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

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Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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