Housing benefit freezes leave tenants out in the cold
GMLC’s Judy Sutton looks at the real-world effects of the freeze on housing benefits since 2020 – and why this must be changed urgently. With additions and context by Kate…
Whether it is advising clients or helping out at our campaigning and fundraising events, the dedication and enthusiasm of our fantastic volunteers is essential to everything we do. As a charity we are always looking for more volunteers to join our fight for free access to justice. On this page you can find the latest news on what our volunteers have been up to, and updates on ways in which you can get involved.
Employment law update: what you need to know
In this article, GMLC employment campaign volunteer lead Avaia Nightingale Williams explores recent updates and decisions impacting employment rights in the UK, as well as considering some upcoming or ongoing…
The State We’re In: summary of JUSTICE’s new report
GMLC campaign volunteer Eleni Founta summarises JUSTICE’s new report into threats and challenges to the rule of law and access to justice, published in September 2023. JUSTICE is a cross…
Is rent control the way forward?
GMLC campaign volunteer Nick Sloan considers whether we need rent controls in privately rented housing in England and Wales. It is no secret that more people are renting in the…
Access to the legal profession: the SQE and its discontents
GMLC campaign volunteer Mary Horobin gives her opinion on the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which she is currently studying towards, and considers its effects on access to justice and…
Harsher benefit sanctions don’t work: DWP releases suppressed report
As the government pushes for an even harsher benefit sanctions regime, GMLC campaign volunteer Tammy Ho writes on the DWP’s recent report into sanctions’ (in)effectiveness. A report published by…
1313 people died while homeless across the UK in 2022: a summary
GMLC campaign volunteers Akinola Akinyanju and Rosie Coan summarise the Dying Homeless Project’s new report into deaths of homeless people in 2022. Introduction For over a year, Greater Manchester…
No to the Minimum Service Levels Bill: an interview with John Hendy KC
GMLC campaign volunteer Nick Sloan spoke to Lord John Hendy KC about the new Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill and its dangers – with additions and explanation by Jake Marshall.…
Increasing access to Flexible Working – would new legislation work?
In this article, GMLC employment campaign volunteer lead Avaia Nightingale Williams considers the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill and analyses the consequences of inadequate legislation, as well as suggesting how the law could…
‘Access denied’: a new report from the Bar Council
GMLC campaign volunteer Avaia Nightingale Williams summarises the findings of the Bar Council’s report on the state of justice following 10 years of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of…