“The Christian group that backed an electrician in his battle to display a crucifix in his company van says it now has more than 50 similar cases on its books.”
The Guardian, 1st May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Christian Legal Centre fights more than 50 religious discrimination cases – The Guardian
Published May 3, 2011 law centres , news , religious discrimination Leave a CommentFamily court service Cafcass criticised by MPs – BBC News
Published November 11, 2010 family courts , law centres , news Leave a Comment“The organisation which provides legal help for children in care cases is ‘not fit for purpose’, a group of MPs says.”
BBC News, 11th November 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New pilot to increase sustainability and efficiency of law centres – Ministry of Justice
Published January 28, 2010 law centres , Ministry of Justice , news , pilot schemes Leave a Comment“Legal Aid Minister, Willy Bach has strengthened the government’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for social welfare law.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Family lawyer fears over guardians’ ‘dangerous’ caseloads – Law Society’s Gazette
Published October 8, 2009 children , family courts , law centres , news Leave a Comment“Leading family lawyer Christina Blacklaws has hit out at the ‘dangerous’ workload of employed guardians at the Children and Family Court Advisory Service (Cafcass).”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th October 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Shifting sands – Law Society’s Gazette
Published May 16, 2008 law centres , special report Leave a Comment“Time may be running out for the pioneering law centres movement, born 40 years ago at the high point of 1960s idealism. Jon Robins reports on the sector’s struggle for survival.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th May 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Now, even the pro bono units can’t afford to stay open – The Times
Published April 18, 2008 law centres , pro bono work , special report Leave a Comment“The shake-up in legal aid is having a devastating effect on law centres – hitting some of those most deserving of legal help.”
The Times, 17th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Legal Opinion: Financial crisis pushes law centres to the brink – The Independent
Published March 19, 2008 law centres , special report Leave a Comment“Lawyers working in law centres are often the last hope for people in desperate situations. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, reports on hard times from the legal coal-face.”
The Independent, 19th March 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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