Vicious new powers attack the homeless
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…
GMLC’s first AGM at our new premises- Thursday 28th November 6:00pm
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…
Greater Manchester Poverty Action endorses our manifesto
The devastating consequences of austerity on the most vulnerable people in our society have been well documented. In April 2019 we launched the Greater Manchester Law Centre manifesto in which…
We need you: take a stand against the PSPO
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…
Greater Manchester Law Centre is Moving
We are moving on 30th September 2019 to: 667/ 669 Stockport Road, Manchester M12 4QE Bus from Piccadilly Gardens: 192 Our offices will be closed to new cases…
“How the DWP is silencing dissent”
This article by Ruth Hunt appeared in the Morning Star and is re-posted here with permission. Ruth F Hunt is a freelance journalist and an author. With austerity…
Public Space Protection Order: still ineffective, still dangerous
After months of waiting for the Council’s proposals following their “consultation”, the current plans as reported in the Manchester Evening News yesterday amount to no real change. Manchester City…
Greater Manchester Law Centre Supports the ‘March for Democracy’
GMLC joins the thousands of people who rallied to Manchester City Centre to mark 200 years since the Peterloo massacre and demand ‘democratic reform in the 21st century.’ The event…
Legal aid is crucial in austerity Britain
We have been working with journalist Ruth F Hunt to shed light on the lack of legal aid in austerity Britain. We thank Ruth for this important work and for recent…
We support Unite’s campaign to stop Universal Credit
The Greater Manchester Law Centre supports Unite Community in its campaign to stop Universal Credit and to demand a supportive social security system that is fair and treats people in…