Sir Henry Brooke: “Law Centres: Empowering the disempowered”
One of the most dangerous developments in recent years has been the way in which funding has been slashed for those lawyers who have a public service mission to help…
Public funding for justice: A letter from Michael Mansfield QC
GMLC Patron and radical lawyer Michael Mansfied has worked on some of the most well-known human rights cases, such as his most recent work which saw him assist the families…
GMLC Patron Maxine Peake drops by for our thoughts on Brexit
One of our wonderful Patrons, Maxine Peake, came by the Centre yesterday afternoon to discuss our thoughts on the effects of Brexit for her upcoming article for The Guardian. Maxine…
“Going against the grain” – Counsel Magazine, April 2017
Greater Manchester Law Centre has opened against the odds and is the third new centre to join the legal aid network post-LASPO. Barristers were integral to its success and John…
“Immigration Detention”
Andrew Langdon QC adds the Bar’s weight to a chorus of criticism on the intolerable state of immigration detention: no judicial scrutiny; no time limits; and scant access to justice…
“In praise of: John Nicholson”
A short but accurate piece by The Legal Action Group Magazine on our Chair, John Nicholson. “John Nicholson would probably argue he is not worthy of the (admittedly minor!) accolade of being…
Salford and Eccles MP Rebecca Long-Bailey visits GMLC
We were very pleased to welcome Salford and Eccles MP, Rebecca Bailey to the Greater Manchester Law Centre this morning to discuss our current services and exciting plans for the…
“Greater Manchester Law Centre celebrates opening”
Greater Manchester Law Centre’s opening celebratory event in Moss Side was a major success. The celebratory event, which was held on Saturday 11 February, gained huge support from members of…
“GREATER MANCHESTER LAW CENTRE OPENS IN STYLE”
Original article: http://salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=3708 We will have legal aid and we will have access to justice” Erinma Bell Maxine Peake and Michael Mansfield attended the party, Robert Lizar unveiled the plaque and…
Greater Manchester Law Centre successful opening celebration – huge support from the local community
Greater Manchester Law Centre successful opening celebration – huge support from the local community Over 500 hundred people attended the opening celebration of the new Law Centre in Moss Side,…