When ‘Universal’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Universal’: A recent judgment
By Robert Povall. Robert is a Campaign Volunteer with GMLC. He has just completed the GDL at the University of Law and is passionate about making a difference. He wants…
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Latest Updates from the Greater Manchester Law Centre
The next generation fighting for justice: this project needs your help | Our response to the Windrush compensation consultation | Law Centres win in the High Court to prevent home loss | Our caseworker Anne…
Law Centres win in the High Court to prevent home loss
by GMLC Volunteer Joe Payne Law Centres Federation Limited v the Lord Chancellor [2018] EWHC 1588 (Admin) A recent High Court decision was deservingly won by the Law Centres Network (LCN)…
GMIAU and Kenworthys Chambers respond to the Windrush compensation consultation
In May 2018, the Home Secretary launched a call for evidence to help shape a bespoke compensation scheme for members of the Windrush generation. This was declared “the first step to establishing…
The next generation fighting for justice: our project needs your help
TODAY we ask you to give to our urgent CrowdJustice fundraiser: https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/nextgenjustice/ Without access to justice, the most vulnerable in our society are denied benefits they need, housing and employment rights…
GMLC response to the Windrush compensation consultation
Windrush compensation scheme consultation Response of the Greater Manchester Law Centre 159 Princess Rd, Manchester M14 4RE We are a recently opened Law Centre who specialise in Welfare Benefits. We…
Latest Updates from the Greater Manchester Law Centre
Frontline volunteer Paul celebrates 1000 hours with GMLC | Thank you and farewell to our caseworker Ruth | We celebrate the trade union movement’s 150th birthday | Success for the next generation of…
A win for the next generation of social welfare lawyers: living wage for pupil barristers
A new policy statement by the Bar Standards Board states that pupil barristers will receive an award equivalent to the Living Wage. This is a significant victory for all who…
Thank you to our runners: over £2000 for free access to justice
The Greater Manchester Law Centre opened in the face of law centre closures, cuts to advice services and a harsh environment for all public services. We saw that our community…
Our runners: 10km for free access to justice
On Sunday 20th May, a brilliant team of runners will be taking part in the Great Manchester Run to raise money for GMLC. See a selection of their stories and…