Gemma Blythe is an LLB law student, a caseworker at the criminal law firm, Kent Defence, and member of Young Legal Aid Lawyers Kent. She blogs here and tweets @gemma_blythe
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Published in: Shine A LightSuperheroes alert UK voters to attack on legal aidActors, comedians and film-makers raise awareness of devastating cuts.
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Published in: Shine A LightDefending the rule of law against the UK government’s ‘slash and burn’Chris Grayling, the Lord Chancellor, sworn to uphold the rule of law, hurtles down the road towards injustice for...
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Published in: Shine A LightBritish justice minister fails to convince human rights committee that he means no harmMPs and Peers berate Chris Grayling for his government's attack on Legal Aid.
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Published in: Shine A LightDoes Grayling respect nothing but the market?The UK justice minister gave evidence to the Justice Select Committee today. Members of Parliament yet again...
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Published in: Shine A LightA victory for British Justice, but so much more to do
The government's botched assault on Legal Aid is unravelling, with more concessions made today. The remaining...
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Published in: Shine A LightParliament resists government attack on British justice (again)
MPs decry government proposals, in England and Wales, to destroy Legal Aid, one of the great achievements of the...