Legal aid cuts have ripped the heart out of our justice system

"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest" - Elie Wiesel View this email in your browser Few would argue that access to justice should be a basic right for all, but a combination of local authority cuts and the government's legal aid reforms has led to drastic changes in who can obtain state funded legal advice.  Our lead piece today suggests that the changes have ripped the heart out of the justice system and highlights a project which is crowdfunding to produce a one-off publication to explain why legal aid matters and why people need to fight for proper, meaningful access to justice. Latest Articles     Legal aid cuts have ripped the heart out of our justice system   On Jun 10, 2016 11:20 am Access to justice shouldn't just be for the rich Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Firefighters - for every risk you face   On Jun 08, 2016 05:18 pm The constantly evolving range of services provided by firefighters make them central to our communities. This animation from the FBU outlines the breadth of this role and the need for the service to be saved. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     Early runway start promised by Gatwick Gatwick Airport says it will break ground on a new runway before the next General Election Read more... »   BIM guidance published by UKRLG A new guide for infrastructure bodies has been published Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences