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“It’s time for joined-up thinking on justice”, says Bar Council Chair Partner content
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“It’s time for joined-up thinking on justice”, says Bar Council Chair
Investment is urgently needed to address the significant problems facing the justice sector, says Nick Vineall KC, representing 18,000 barristers who practise across England and Wales as Chair of the Bar Council.
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Slow steps of progress on widening access to legal aid – Bar Council
The Bar Council has welcomed the expansion of legal aid eligibility but expressed concern at the slow pace of change in the face of high inflation, meaning many people are still unable to access justice.
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Civil legal aid review essential but interim measures needed now, says Bar Council
The Bar Council has welcomed a long overdue review into civil legal aid but warned that interim measures are needed now to prevent the complete collapse of the system.
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Bar Council comment on MoJ Criminal Legal Aid response
Lord Mackay interview: Liz Truss had ‘no idea’ about legal aid cuts
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By Robert Orchard
Lord Mackay interview: Liz Truss had ‘no idea’ about legal aid cuts
As he bows out of the House of Lords after 40 years, former lord chancellor Lord Mackay shares his views on the Tory leadership race – and the Duchess of Argyll divorce case.
Liz Truss Accused Of Having 'No Idea' About Legal Aid When She Was Justice Secretary
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Liz Truss Accused Of Having "No Idea" About Legal Aid When She Was Justice Secretary
Former Lord Chancellor Lord Mackay has criticised Liz Truss' grasp of the legal aid system during her time as Justice Secretary as the Tory leadership hopeful faces a fresh battle with the legal profession if she becomes prime minister next month.
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Bar Council's response to Legal Aid announcement
The Bar Council’s response to the Government’s Legal Aid announcement:
Access to justice is central to a fair society. Government must recognise the value of legal aid
Home affairs
By Karen Buck MP
Access to justice is central to a fair society. Government must recognise the value of legal aid
Without help to navigate the justice system, many disadvantaged people will be prevented from enforcing their rights.
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New report finds serious problems with legal help for the public
A newly published report “Running on Empty” from the Bar Council, which represents all barristers in England and Wales, reveals the severity of problems in the civil legal aid system.
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Criminal legal aid solution 'alarmingly overdue' says Bar Council Chair
Responding to the MoJ’s announcement of the independent review into Criminal Legal Aid (CLAR2), Chair of the Bar Council, Amanda Pinto QC said:
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Criminal legal aid support announced today “desperately needed and long overdue” says Bar Council
In response to the MoJ’s announcement this morning of money for the legal aid sector, Chair of the Bar Council, Amanda Pinto QC, said:
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Bar Council response to civil legal aid remuneration changes
The Bar Council have responded to the changes made through the Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) SI laid today, which comes into force on 8 June 2020.