‘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…
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.
Student social welfare careers event at the University of Manchester
From 6 – 8pm on 8 December 2022, GMLC and the University of Manchester Pro Bono Society will be holding a careers event in the Williamson Law Common Room. Anyone…
The importance of access to justice in the cost-of-living crisis
GMLC campaign volunteer Mary Horobin explains why a lack of access to justice has real impacts on people experiencing difficulties because of the rising cost of living, and suggests policy…
Timson: judicial review finds DWP deductions from benefits unlawful
GMLC campaign volunteer Eleni Founta summarises the recent case of Timson, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2022], in which a disabled woman…
No more acting up: the dangers of the Public Order Bill
In this article, GMLC campaign volunteer leads Jacob Quested Khan and Avaia Nightingale Williams consider the Public Order Bill and highlight the key issues it raises, as well as the…
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…
“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)…
Why Judicial Review needs to be protected
Judicial review is a key form of legal claim that enables people to challenge unfair government policies or breaches of human rights. This government’s Judicial Review Bill is an attack…
Families failed by a decade of legal cuts: repeal LASPO now!
GMLC campaign volunteer lead Hoejong Jeong looks at the legacy of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 in the family courts, which has left three quarters…