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Controlling litigation costs – is pay as you go the way to go?

On Easter Monday, a quiet day for many, some dramatic changes to funding civil litigation were introduced. These changes could benefit people who need solicitors to offer imaginative solutions on funding civil litigation costs. So, why the changes? For some …

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Rush as Clients Attempt to Beat Family Legal Aid Cuts

We have seen many clients seeking advice who have become aware at the last moment of the changes to family legal aid from the 1 April 2013. Contrary to rumours, legal aid will still be available but will cover less …

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Legal Aid reforms could harm the most vulnerable

A St Austell based family lawyer is warning of the potentially devastating impact that Government cuts on legal aid will have on the most vulnerable people in the South West. The Government’s cuts to Legal Aid will come into force …

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Women’s Institute warns of cuts threatening victims of domestic violence

The Women’s Institute has warned that the proposed Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill could have dire consequences for victims of domestic abuse and lead to many women feeling unable to leave violent relationships. The Bill, which has …

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Family Solicitor Devon on Legal aid and the UN Convention

It is well known that in the current economic climate of reduced public spending the Government is looking very hard at reducing Legal Aid costs. The Government’s planned removal of Legal Aid in most Private Law Family cases is, it …

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Survey by Women’s Aid reports cuts to domestic violence services

A recent survey by Women’s Aid has published that from 1 April 2011 there will be significant cuts to both refuge and outreach services. Figures suggest two-thirds will have no funding agreed which will translate in real terms to a …

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