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 aid
Actors, 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 harm
MPs 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...