MOJ Publishes the LASPO Post-Implementation Review – Does It Go Far Enough?
Press Release Ministry of Justice’s Post-Implementation Review of Part 1 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) The report is an overdue recognition of the crisis in access to justice, triggered by LASPO. Many of the recommendations for the future are positive, but much more is needed to remedy the... continue reading
LAPG Appoints A New Leadership Team
With Director Carol Storer OBE stepping down on 20 November 2018, LAPG’s Committee has appointed a new leadership team to steer LAPG into the future. Chris Minnoch steps up to the role of CEO, with Kate Pasfield joining from Swain & Co. to take on the role of Director of Strategy. Read the full press... continue reading
Legal Action Group interviews outgoing LAPG Director Carol Storer
Read Catherine Baksi’s interview with Carol Storer, Remaining diplomatic in a turbulent decade, here.
Carol Storer nominated for 2018 LawWorks Pro Bono award for Outstanding Contribution to Access to Justice
Carol Storer, who in November 2018 steps down from her role as Director of LAPG after more than 10 years of service, is amongst the shortlist for the LawWorks 2018 Annual Pro Bono Awards. Carol is a finalist in the Outstanding Contribution to Access to Justice category. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony... continue reading
LAPG Manifesto Reaches New Heights
Costs firm John M Hayes, great supporters of LAPG’s work over many years, recently climbed Mount Snowden to raise money for access to justice and the London Legal Support Trust. And on top of that, they lugged up copies of LAPG’s Manifesto for Legal Aid! An excellent effort by the JMH team! Read more about their... continue reading
LAPG’s Director, Carol Storer, is stepping down
After 10 years, Carol Storer is stepping down as Director of the Legal Aid Practitioners Group on 20 November 2018. Under Carol’s excellent directorship LAPG has made a huge contribution as a representative body, despite the difficult economic climate. With skill, energy and dedication Carol has helped LAPG to support legal aid practitioners so that... continue reading