Legal Aid

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'Wrong' to shift court costs from taxpayers to litigants, says Jackson LJ

Senior judge says there is a 'point of principle' to speak out against court fee hikes

Former criminal bar chief wants trade union for lawyers

Solicitors and barristers 'lumbered with bodies not representing their interests', says Michael Turner QC

BPP dean schools Vara on litigants in person crisis

Meanwhile, Lord McNally says lawyers are being 'fraudulent' with access to justice claims and that the profession should not resemble a 1970s trade union

Legal aid eligibility rules under the spotlight in Archers' custody battle

A real-life Helen would be left to face her abuser without solicitor representation, says Law Society

Fixed costs: Bad news or bad news?

With the spectre of fixed costs in civil litigation looming, Julian Oldfield warns firms to start preparing now for changes to the way they practice and the potential loss of revenue

Illegality re-examined

Richard Hayes and Oliver Hyams consider whether the public policy approach taken by the Supreme Court in Patel v Mirza has clarified the law of illegality

How committed to the rule of law is the new Lord Chancellor?

Liz Truss's words in support of legal aid must be followed by meaningful action, says Philip Armitage

Tackling challenges for attorneys and deputies

Costs can be a particular issue for professional attorneys and deputies, so following best-practice guidance is a must, advises Margaret Windram