‘A group of high-level British lawyers have been working privately on compiling evidence to show that one or more countries failed in their international obligations to prevent genocide against the Yazidis in northern Iraq.’
The Guardian, 21st June 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A High Court judge has refused a litigant’s plea to adjourn a hearing date on the basis his preferred barrister was double booked on that date.’
Law Society's Gazette, 30th November 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Demand for pro bono legal assistance has accelerated dramatically since the pandemic started and providers cannot keep up, leading lawyers said this week.’
Legal Futures, 3rd November 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Inaccessibility to justice is a major issue internationally, and in some countries access to justice has decreased in recent years. For example, the growth of inequality and decline of state support have left access to justice in the UK and the US in a worst state in decades. There is therefore an urgent need to find solutions to protect peoples’ rights. This paper outlines key issues of access to justice, and identifies a number of solutions – from grass-root efforts to organizational changes. The paper highlights the importance of community-based solutions, such as mass pro bono contributions from individuals, law service providers and
other organizations.”
Asian Journal of Legal Education, May 2019
Source: https://research.gold.ac.uk/
‘Half of all law centres and not-for-profit legal advice services in England and Wales have closed over the past six years, according to government figures.’
The Guardian, 15th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A free advice clinic provided by law students has a six-month waiting list because people on low incomes struggle to get a solicitor, its director says.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The president of the Supreme Court has urged lawyers acting pro bono to remember to apply for pro bono costs orders in any case where costs would normally be awarded.’
Litigation Futures, November 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Speech by Sir Ernest Ryder, Senior President of Tribunals: Assisting Access to Justice.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 20th March 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘Cuts to legal aid have had a huge impact on access to justice, as confirmed by various reports over the last few years.’
RightsInfo, 23rd November 2017
Source: rightsinfo.org
‘North Kensington Law Centre was the first in the UK to offer access to justice for the poor and vulnerable. Now fighting for financial survival, the tragedy on its doorstep has meant NKLC’s services are more in demand than ever.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘People bereaved and injured following the attack on London Bridge will be offered free legal advice through a panel of solicitor firms to be convened by the Law Society of England and Wales with LawWorks, the solicitors’ pro bono charity, and the City of London Law Society.’
Law Society, 6th June 2017
Source: www.lawsociety.org.uk
‘Artificial intelligence (AI) could have a knock-on impact on legal services for poorer people, such as weakening pro bono assistance by cutting the number of commercial lawyers, according to a report by Professor Roger Smith.’
Legal Futures, 2nd February 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘There is fast-growing growing demand for free legal advice, with family law now the most requested area of law, according to the experience of LawWorks, the solicitors’ national pro bono charity.’
Legal Futures, 19th December 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The combination of an oversupply of law graduates shut out of the profession due to fewer training contracts or pupillages and the growing number of litigants in person (LiPs) offers an opportunity to enhance access to justice while helping students into practice, the Master of the Rolls has said.’
Legal Futures, 7th December 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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