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LAG Magazine May 2013
Criminal price competition
May, 2013 by LAG
An experienced criminal lawyer told LAG last month that the Criminal Defence Service is about the only part of the criminal justice system that works properly. This is now under threat. Other parts of the system, such as the Crown Prosecution Service, which has suffered deep cuts of 27.5 per cent, are creaking under the strain. The consultation paper on legal aid published last month by the Ministry of Justice includes plans for price competitive tendering (PCT) for criminal defence services. LAG fears that if the government’s plans are implemented, they would devastate the current network of providers and replace it with a low quality public defenders service, in which defendants have no choice but to take the service offered.
Reactions to consultation on legal aid
The consultation paper on legal aid, Transforming legal aid: delivering a more credible and efficient system, which was published last month by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), puts forward measures to cut a further £220 million from the legal aid budget.
Judicial review changes announced
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced changes to the judicial review procedure ‘so it cannot be used anymore as a cheap delaying tactic’.
PLP exceptional funding project
The Public Law Project (PLP) has announced the details of its exceptional
funding project, which is being supported by the Law Society.
Prison law funding under threat from Transforming legal aid 'reforms'
May, 2013 by Matt Evans
Matt Evans, the managing solicitor at the Prisoners' Advice Service, writes:
Obituary: Professor Jenny Levin 12 May 1940-3 March 2013
May, 2013 by Sally Hughes
Sally Hughes, a writer and former solicitor, who was a former LAG colleague and friend, writes:
Legal aid cuts impact statement
May, 2013 by Anonymous
The secret diary of a legal aid solicitor: the day-to-day story of a high street practitioner
Changing times: understanding consumers' needs from legal services
May, 2013 by Alex Roy
In March 2013 Legal Action 7, Crispin Passmore from the Legal Services Board (LSB) highlighted the findings of the largest-ever survey of solicitors' firms - the largest group of legal service providers. In this article, Alex Roy, Head of Development and Research at the LSB, presents the findings of research looking at the most important stakeholder in the legal system - the citizen, consumer, or potential client.
Pressure points in the justice system - Part 1
May, 2013 by Ellie Palmer and Laura Wrixon
In the second of four articles on access to justice in an age of austerity, Ellie Palmer and Laura Wrixon, of the Law School at the University of Essex, look at family justice and housing. The article reviews the outcome of the third in a series of Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) seminars in which academics and practitioners presented their experiences to give an assessment of the then forthcoming legal aid cuts, their likely devastating impact and possible solutions for the future.
The Welfare Reform Act 2012: changes to benefits and tax credits - Part 1
May, 2013 by Elizabeth Weil
In a series of articles, Elizabeth Weil will detail the transformation of the benefits system that began officially last month. The first article considers the implementation of universal credit (UC) under the Welfare Reform Act (WRA) 2012.
Getting exceptional funding under the LASPO Act - Part 2
May, 2013 by Martha Spurrier
In the first article in this series, Martha Spurrier set out the legal framework underpinning exceptional case funding and identified the key factors emerging from human rights and EU law that advisers should consider when applying for exceptional funding (see April 2013 Legal Action 23). This article will look more closely at the availability of exceptional funding for the out-of-scope areas of education and housing.
May, 2013 by Tooks' immigration team
This series of articles by barristers in Tooks’ immigration team aims to keep practitioners up to date with significant developments in immigration case-law. Articles will be published in May, July/August, October and December/January Legal Action respectively.
Community care law update - Part 1
May, 2013 by Karen Ashton and Simon Garlick
In this article, Karen Ashton and Simon Garlick concentrate on a raft of developments associated with the implementation of the NHS reforms introduced by the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Part 2 of this article, which will review significant case-law, will be published in June 2013 Legal Action.
May, 2013 by Nic Madge and Jan Luba QC
Nic Madge and Jan Luba QC continue their monthly series. They would like to hear of any cases in the higher or lower courts relevant to housing. In addition, comments from readers are warmly welcomed.
After Daejan: why bother consulting leaseholders?
May, 2013 by Justin Bates
Justin Bates discusses the vexed question of the consultation requirements under the Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) 1985.
Mental health rights in crisis - Part 3
May, 2013 by Pauline Dall, Martha Spurrier and Angela Truell
Pauline Dall, Martha Spurrier and Angela Truell from the Legal Unit at Mind outline some of the rights in mental health crisis care, looking in particular at seclusion and restraint. Part 1 and Part 2 of this article were published in July 2012 and November 2012 Legal Action 33 and 24 respectively.
A brief guide to the 2012 PD for MHTs in England
May, 2013 by Christopher Curran and Bill Leason
Christopher Curran and Bill Leason present a brief guide on providing statements and reports under the 2012 Practice Direction for mental health tribunals in England (‘the 2012 PD’). The supplementary table summarises the key information but readers should always consult a full copy of the 2012 PD.
May, 2013 by Vicky Ling
Vicky Ling discusses problems concerning the supporting evidence that victims of domestic violence are required to provide before they can be deemed eligible for legal aid for divorce, children and finance matters.