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Workshop - Working with Distressed Litigants in Person
Published 04/10/2018
The LIP Network is hosting its second workshop on Working with Distressed Litigants in Person, in Manchester on 23rd November.
Law for Life - annual review
Published 12/10/2018 by Roisin O'Connell
Law for Life have released their annual review of how their organisation is progressing in the fight towards a more equal society by enhancing the legal minds of individuals and preparing them for any legal issues they may come to in life
Effectively utilising legal helplines
Published 12/10/2018 by Christin Gunther
Helplines are often seen as a viable way to use local resources to provide national services but there are a multitude of advantages offered by legal helpline. Here we look at how they may be most effectively incorporated into a wider system of legal service provision.
Law for Life - LASPO review
Published 12/10/2018 by Roisin O'Connell
A review has been published by the public legal education organisation Law for Life in which they look into the impact of LASPO and the ways that legal information can be enhanced within communities.
Law for life vacancy - maternity cover for Head of Education and Training
Published 12/10/2018 by Roisin O'connell
Law for life are seeking a Head of Education and Training (maternity cover)
LSB Report Might Give Insight Into Legal Aid Review Outcomes
Published 11/10/2018 by Suhanya Jeyashiri
Since it’s implementation, the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) has been met with vast amounts of controversy. It has left no free legal assistance stone unturned in its quest to cut funding for advice, and the consequent impact has been seismic.
‘Commissioning’ Access to Justice
Published 10/10/2018 by Christian Gunther
The creation of ‘Access to Justice Commissions’ (ATJ commissions) in many American states has been a significant development in how access to justice issues are tackled in the USA.
Participate in HMCTS reform programme events - Video Remand Hearing workshops
Published 10/10/2018
HMCTS are inviting defence practitioners to engage with them in the delivery of their reform programme and share their expertise and insight regarding remand hearings.
Get Legal - tailor made documents and advice for charities
Published 05/10/2018
Bates Wells Braithwaite have developed an online service, Get Legal, to bring essential legal documents, tailored to your charity's specific needs by following a step-by-step Q&A process.
Digital inclusion for Litigants in Person
Published 03/10/2018
An increase in online court systems and forms has led to a growing number of litigants in person requesting support to navigate the digitalised systems. How can we manage the further strain this puts on front-line services, through increased demand from existing vulnerable groups, as well as on staff training and IT resources.
New guidance on child protection
Published 03/10/2018
Advicenow has published a new guide on child protection for Roma Parents (but which is helpful for everyone).
New funding for expert legal organisations
Published 03/10/2018
The Baring Foundation has announced the start of a new funding round for their Strengthening the Voluntary Sector programme. Deadline for expressions of interest: 9am on 5 November 2018
World Mental Health Day 10th October
Published 02/10/2018
How are you, really?
Citizens Advice to provide support to Universal Credit claimants
Published 01/10/2018
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will fund Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland £39 million to provide Universal Support from April 2019. Universal Support provides advice and assistance to help claimants manage their Universal Credit claim, with a focus on budgeting advice and digital support.
LawWorks LASPO review submissions
Published 01/10/2018
LawWorks have made a submission to the Ministry of Justice’s review of the legal aid reforms introduced in 2013, which significantly scaled back the provision of civil and family legal aid.
Scaling community-based justice services
Published 01/10/2018 by Christian Gunther
We look at a new project that has been launched across four countries to examine the impact of front line ‘justice services’ and how their collective experiences could inform future service, and their workings scaled to new levels.
Participate in HMCTS reform programme events - Family reform
Published 01/10/2018
HMCTS are inviting practising legal professionals and professional court users to engage with them in the delivery of their reform programme. The face to face engagement event for family reform will take place on Monday 29 October at 5:30pm in London.
Request for Guidance on Research Questions
Published 20/09/2018
A new programme of funded research on welfare advice, provision and health is seeking guidance on what areas to focus on from those wo work on the frontline.
Vacancy: Tamil Welfare Association Newham (UK) - Accredited Immigration Solicitor/ Senior Caseworker
Published 20/09/2018
Triage tools – The Illinois Model
Published 20/09/2018 by Christian Gunther
Triage tools, legal portals, guided pathways. Whatever the terminology, the use of technology to gather information from service users and signpost or refer them, based on that information given, to appropriate services is a much sought after resource. Getting the model right is an undeniable challenge but there are some good international examples of how to make the right technology work in the right situations.
