On this page you’ll find upcoming campaign, educational and fundraising events, as well as an archive of our previous activities.
Press Release Issued 18th April 2018 The Greater Manchester Law Centre, Disabled People Against the Cuts, Acorn Tenants’ Union, Unite Community Union and the Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People carried out a day of action in Manchester city centre today, demanding that no one faces eviction as a result of delays to Universal Credit…
On Friday 20th April, a high-profile panel will be speaking on Legal Aid and The Future of Free Access to Justice at an event in central Manchester, hosted by the Greater Manchester Law Centre. Panelists include former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Lord William Bach, Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon MP, Young Legal Aid Lawyers Vice-Chair…
“We have to act. We are the only ones that can make this government sit up and listen. They will try to rely on our good nature and the criticism that will come to us for stopping working. We work for nothing all the time.” – Miranda Moore QC, on why barristers are refusing criminal legal…
GMLC is seeking to recruit a flexible and experienced finance worker who is willing to learn how to administer a Legal Aid Contract. Salary: £18,870 pa (pro rata) – 21 hours per week | Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata) There is some flexibility about how the hours are spread through the week. The post…
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: Legal Aid and the Future of Free Access to Justice: An event by the Greater Manchester Law Centre with Lord Bach, Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon, Young Legal Aid Lawyers Vice-Chair Siobhán Taylor-Ward and Joe Mensah-Dankwah of Black Solicitors Network. Book your tickets now! Click here. Tickets are in high demand so…
The Greater Manchester Law Centre supports this solidarity rally. GMATUC (the representative body for grassroots trades unionists in Greater Manchester) have organised a rally in support of Grenfell residents at 6:30pm on 14th February, Market Street, Manchester. The event will consist of a silent candlelit march led by people walking in single file, carrying placard…
Put on your dancing shoes and join us | with The Beech Band | Saturday, 10th February, 7pm | Saint Ninian’s United Reformed Church | 515 Wilbraham Road, Manchester M21 0UF | Near Chorlton tram station | Entrance fee: £10 waged/£5 unwaged | Please bring your own drinks! Book now on Eventbrite! Great music | Great atmosphere…
We want to launch Greater Manchester Law Centre in Bolton. If you agree and want to get involved join us on Friday, 2nd February, 7pm to 8pm, at the Lecture Theatre, Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Cres, Bolton BL1 1SE Speakers include: Maxine Peake, an esteemed GMLC patron, actress and campaigner Apologies, Maxine Peake had…
About the event Sunday 20 May 2018, central Manchester. We’re suggesting the 10k but there is also the option of a Half Marathon (13.1miles). Further information is available via the event organiser’s website here. How to sign up If you’re interested in being part of our team then let us know by emailing development@gmlaw.org.uk. We don’t mind…
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: Legal Aid and the Future of Free Access to Justice: An event by the Greater Manchester Law Centre with Lord Bach, Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgon, Young Legal Aid Lawyers Vice-Chair Siobhán Taylor-Ward and Joe Mensah-Dankwah of Black Solicitors Network. Book your tickets now! Click here. Tickets are in high demand so…