Legal aid1 day agoBarrister pay uplift 'not a realistic prospect' - justice minsterThe strike means that no crown court cases involving people who require legal aid can proceed while the dispute continues.1 day ago5 days agoBarristers' strike 'devastating' for crime victimsMinister says withdrawl of barristers' services will "inflict further trauma and stress on victims".5 days ago18 Dec 2025How did the courts backlog get so bad?There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here. 18 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Barristers set to fully withdraw from all Crown Court casesAn ongoing withdrawal from cases will be extended to involve the full withdrawal from all current Crown Courts.12 Dec 202519 Nov 2025'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.19 Nov 202516 Oct 2025'Legal aid saved me from my ex-husband'Norfolk Community Law Service warns that more people are being "locked out of access to justice".16 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Students step in to help people navigate family legal systemLaw students in Luton are helping people ineligible for legal aid and who cannot afford a solicitor.10 Oct 202520 Apr 2025Lack of immigration legal aid 'emotional torture'A legal advisor says in some cases people are waiting seven years for their asylum interview.20 Apr 202527 Mar 2025Death in custody inquiries guaranteed legal aidJustice Secretary Angela Constance is using existing ministerial powers to remove means-testing for legal aid in such cases.27 Mar 2025...
