GMLC shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2019
We are going against the grain, having started our campaign in the face of legal aid cuts, with no funding and no premises. We now punch above our weight and…
Celebrating May Day across Greater Manchester
May Day is international workers’ day. The campaign to start a new law centre in Greater Manchester was supported by the trade union movement. We work to support and promote strong…
The end of Section 21 evictions
In the Greater Manchester Law Centre Manifesto, launched on 11th April, we demanded the abolition of Section 21. Section 21 notices enable landlords to take possession of a property let at…
Legal aid: Justice Denied?
GMLC volunteer Alex Feery puts legal aid cuts in context, by challenging the presumptions and attitudes framing debates on access to justice. The Government’s operating assumption behind legal aid…
Judge rules against Salford homeless shelter appeal
Support the shelter residents: Join the feeder march to the Salford May Day parade, from the shelter to the official march Saturday 4th May 11:30am, march from 169 Church Street, Eccles…
“Catastrophic” Housing Advice Deserts Exposed
Earlier this year, our volunteers reviewed the Legal Aid statistics published by Ministry of Justice and Legal Aid Agency, which indicate that the number of solicitor firms providing civil Legal Aid…
Greater Manchester Law Centre Manifesto Launch: “Solidarity, not sympathy!”
On Thursday, 11th April, we launched our manifesto at a public event. The event was packed. 150 people were in attendance: students, advisers, lawyers and community groups, old and new friends.…
#EndSection21 – today a win for renters through grassroots campaigns
In our Manifesto, launched last Thursday, we demanded the abolition of Section 21. Evictions are the leading cause of homelessness in the UK. We are fighting with others on the…
Human rights group challenges Manchester Council’s proposed PSPO
We published on Friday an article “The Public Space Protection Order: What you need to know“. Under the new proposed powers any “authorised person” including a council officer can issue a…
The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO): What you need to know
Manchester City Council are proposing to give themselves new powers using a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), and you have until Monday 8th April to give your views. Under the…