A month ago we promised to demand that the political parties headed to the General Election commit themselves to ensuring free access to justice for all those who have become victims of homelessness, racism and the hostile environment which operates against migrants and claimants. We contacted Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, Jo Swinson and Caroline Lucas.…
Greater Manchester Law Centre’s Housing solicitor, Kathy Cosgrove, spoke to Manchester Confidential about the Council’s proposed PSPO being discriminatory, inhumane and potentially unlawful. AFTER nearly a year, Manchester City Council finally looks ready to make a decision about its proposed ‘public space protection order’ (PSPO). PSPOs give local authorities power to prohibit certain behaviours…
The below is a statement from Bolton Trades Council following the fire than engulfed the Cube. That this has happened following the Grenfell Tower tragedy is simply unacceptable. We must fight for safe and secure housing and we at Greater Manchester Law Centre fully support the points made by Bolton Trades Council. The fire at the…
The government has placed the builder that oversaw the disastrous refurbishment of Grenfell Tower on an official list of firms recommended to build high-rise housing, a move that has sparked fury among survivors. Rydon was the main contractor on the recladding which spread the fatal blaze that claimed 72 lives in 2017. The decision less…
Earlier this year we publicised the DWP’s attempt to con the public into believing that Universal Credit is not only a good idea, but that it works. Whilst we know that this is not the case- many of our clients are daily proof of a policy that is broken and should never have been implemented-…
Support our representations at the Communities and Equalities Scrutiny Committee, Thursday, 7th November 2:00pm, further details here We have been campaigning against Manchester City Council’s proposed Public Space Protection Order for unfairly targeting homeless people, for carrying a clear risk of abuse of power and for punishing homeless people who struggle to access support. Along with other groups who work…
Following the leaked extracts of the report after the first phase of the Grenfell inquiry, the media has highlighted alleged “shortcomings” of London Fire Brigade in responding to the fire. The Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC) strongly supports the response of the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, Matt Wrack, who stated that the…
The Greater Manchester Law Centre believes that at the heart of almost all housing policy are two key questions: Is housing a human right or a commodity? Is housing for people or for profit? A recent article in The Guardian looks at how developers in Manchester are intent on building more “sleek urban homes” whilst…
A full version of this article by Ruth Hunt appeared in the Morning Star. This extract is re-posted here with permission. Ruth F Hunt is a freelance journalist and an author. An important motion was passed at Labour Party conference, which didn’t get the airtime or column inches it deserved. This motion committed…
A message from our Chair, John Nicholson: Dear Friends and Supporters of Greater Manchester Law Centre, I am writing to invite you to come and join us at the Annual General Meeting, which will take place at the downstairs hall of our new premises: 669 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 4QE on Thursday 28th November…