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Our fight for access to justice and properly funded criminal legal aid is part of our advocacy work on the issues you've told us matter most.
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New government fails to show it鈥檚 serious about criminal justice

We鈥檝e been left dismayed by the new government鈥檚 failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

Options firms should consider now
Richard Atkinson stands in front of the Royal Courts of Justice, London. Richard is a white man with short dark grey hair. He has a grave expression and wears a navy suit, white shirt and navy polka dot tie.
The image shows the top of the main entrance to the Royal Court of Justice in London.
The image shows the top of the main entrance to the Royal Court of Justice in London.

Law Society wins High Court battle on criminal legal aid

We're calling for government to rethink criminal legal aid funding before the system collapses, after our judicial review victory.

Next steps after our High Court victory

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    Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).

    10 Oct 2024

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    10 Oct 2024

    New government fails to show it鈥檚 serious about criminal justice

    We鈥檝e been left dismayed by the new government鈥檚 failure to show that it is serious about tackling the crisis in our criminal justice system.

    10 Oct 2024

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