Criminal Legal Aid – JR issued by Law Society

The Law Society has now issued Judicial Review Proceedings against the Government “We believe the government’s decision not to increase criminal defence solicitors’ legal aid rates by the recommended minimum 15% is both unlawful and irrational. It will have dire consequences for access to justice and the future of our criminal justice system.” said Law Society president Lubna Shuja. “We

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Breaking News – Grayling Loses Judicial Review

Mr Justice Burnett today handed down judgement in the Judicial Review brought by the CLSA and the London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association . The challenge was won with the Court holding that the consultation was procedurally unfair due to the failure to consult on the Otterburn and KMPG Reports .   The Judgement can be accessed here : the-queen-on-the-application-of-lccsa-clsa-v-the-lord-chancellor (1)

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Justice Alliance Action

[youtube=http://youtu.be/pjOigFHdVIY] Justice Alliance continue action on 16th June as part of the on going protests against the Government Cuts which are destroying the Justice System . MAGNA CARTA DAY IN SHEFFIELD MONDAY 16 JUNE – LUNCHBREAK PROTEST   Magna Carta Day lunchtime protest in Sheffield city centre   Against cuts to justice! Defending justice for all!   12.15 pm –

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Doncaster Solicitors Take Action Against Grayling

Doncaster Solicitors withdraw services on 31st March and 1st April to Support Lawyers National Protest over Legal Aid Reforms   Doncaster solicitors have decided to join a National Protest against Legal Aid Reforms in opposition to radical plans being brought by the Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling. If the proposals are put in place then Cuts of over 17.5% will be

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Legal Aid Urgent Briefing & Meeting

This note brings up to date news as we have it . The CSLA and LCCSA have called a National Meeting of Equity Partners or Solicitors qualified to make decisions on behalf of their firms on 19th March in Manchester – Follow this Link http://www.lccsa.org.uk/criminal-solicitors-national-meeting/ In addition Richard Miller from the Criminal Justice Committee at the Law Society will be attending

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Grayling confirms draconian cuts

The proposals see : – 17.5% cuts spread over two years – Duty contracts with only 525 national contracts and only 7 in south Yorkshire as a whole – Caps on Crown Court Cases under 500 pages – New National Fixed Fee for Police Station and changes to magistrates renumeration – Promise of financial support for bids – Lots of

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