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Asylum Aid files judicial review claim challenging the Home Office’s Rwanda policy

Asylum Aid has filed a claim in the High Court challenging the Home Office’s ‘Safety of Rwanda’ guidance

Government urged to act on report findings: compensation for victims of infected blood scandal

Joshua Hughes of Bolt Burdon Kemp calls for government action to compensate victims of the infected blood scandal following a damning report

High Court hears landmark challenge to the lack of legal aid for school exclusion appeals

On 21-22 May 2024, the High Court will consider a crucial challenge regarding the absence of legal aid for appeals before the Independent Review Panel (IRP), which reviews the lawfulness of permanent school exclusions

The power of pro bono: UK Pro Bono Week reveals 2024 themes

Sacrifice some of your profits to help others, it will bring great benefits to the community which you serve and crucially raise the reputation of the legal profession - Win win!

Civil legal aid providers at breaking point

Frontier Economics has worked with providers of housing and family legal aid, who are a mix of not-for-profit organisations and private solicitor practices, to understand in-depth their operating model and financial situation

New Law Society president brings In-House perspective

Susan Murray, a seasoned National Health Service solicitor, has commenced her tenure as President of the Law Society of Scotland. Susan, who has served nearly 40 years with the NHS and is currently a Senior Solicitor in the Litigation Department of the Scottish Health Service’s Central Legal Office

Greater support for neurodivergent offenders in bid to cut crime

Specialist staff now support neurodivergent offenders in all public prisons across England and Wales

New APIL president pledges advocacy for injured individuals

Kim Harrison, APIL's newly appointed president, has pledged to focus on the challenges facing victims of negligence and the personal injury sector in her inaugural speech at the association's annual general meeting

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