Take our Section 21 evictions survey
GMLC is collecting data about Section 21 evictions to try and evaluate proposed reforms to the private rented sector. If you’ve been given a Section 21 Notice in the last…
We at the GMLC are a campaigning organisation. We are actively fighting Government cuts to legal aid and for the restoration of funding and support for all who need legal advice and representation. We are also fighting to change Government welfare reform policy. The vulnerable in our community face real hardship, and we are using our experience enact real change through strategic litigation. On this page you can find out all about our campaigning activities.
Trade union rights under attack
GMLC campaign volunteer Judy Sutton looks at changing trade union legislation in light of the recent wave of strikes. What would a Liz Truss-led government have in store for employment…
Unfairly dismissed during Covid: Lisa’s story
Image: Lisa prepares paperwork for her Tribunal claim. GMLC’s Kate Bradley spoke to Lisa Murray, a successful Litigant in Person. Earlier this year, she won an unfair dismissal claim at…
Workers Can Win: an interview with Ian Allinson
GMLC interviewed Ian Allinson, author of upcoming book Workers Can Win: A Guide to Organising At Work. The book intends to offer practical support for workers to get involved with…
The Bill of Rights: what does it mean for human rights?
GMLC campaign volunteer Judy Sutton analyses the government’s plan to scrap and replace the Human Rights Act 1998, explaining the proposed changes and why they are a risk to all…
Asylum seeker mythbuster: 6 myths about asylum in the UK
GMLC campaign volunteer Millie Booth takes on six comments commonly made online about asylum seekers and refugees. The UK takes too many refugees! Compared to who? The UNHCR state that…
“If the prime minister perseveres with his latest right to buy plan, it will exacerbate the housing crisis.”
In this article, first published in the June 2022 issue of Legal Action magazine, barrister Patricia Tueje argues that the government’s new Right to Buy plans will worsen the housing…
Struggles facing litigants in person: John’s story
With the majority of areas of employment law now ‘out of scope’ for legal aid, meaning employees cannot access free advice and representation for most types of employment case, many…
“Thou shalt not ration justice”: access to justice in the North West
GMLC campaign volunteer Katherine Brown reports from GMLC’s event ‘Mind the Gap’ on Thursday 19 May, held at Thompsons Solicitors. On Thursday 19 May, Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC)…
Mind the Gap: Access to Justice in the North West, 19 May, 6pm
Greater Manchester Law Centre (GMLC) invites you to join us at a public meeting to discuss how we can support individuals and communities across Greater Manchester and the North West…