Press Releases

• Gordon Brown celebrates Law Centre hero
  Patrick Friel from Streetwise Community Law Centre was celebrated today as one of Gordon Brown’s ‘heroes’ at the launch of his book Britain’s Everyday Heroes. Patrick is one of thirty three ‘heroes’ from all over the UK whose commitment to a cause has informed and inspired the Prime Minister.
• Turn Back Jack !
  As part of their continuing campaign against legal aid changes, Law Centres held open days across the country 13th July to discuss with politicians and members of the public how the proposed reforms of legal aid will impact on local communities.
• Justice Access Denied
  Law Centres and clients protest against legal aid proposals
• Constitutional Affairs Committee Report welcomed by Law Centres
  The Constitutional Affairs Committee published their final report on the government's Legal Aid plans on 1st May 2007. The LCF has welcomed their findings.
• LCF Condemns Cuts to Law Centre Grant
  The Law Centres Federation urges Hammersmith and Fulham Council to reconsider their proposal to cut the Law Centre's grant by 60%.
• Law Centres call on Government for a new funding settlement to avert the death of the Law Centres
  At a meeting held on 5th March, Law Centres agreed to campaign at both national and local levels for a new funding settlement for Law Centres.
• Pride not prejudice
  New training DVD on rights for lesbian, gay and bisexual workers.

• Concession on timing of Fixed Fees Not Enough
  LCF welcomes the Government’s decision to delay the introduction of fixed fees for civil legal aid work to October ’07, but fears remain about the viability of the proposed system.
• Law Centres threaten to boycott new contracts
  Press Release issued following LCF's AGM on 10th November 2006.
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