News Hackney Community Law Centre pays tribute to ‘shining star’ Nathaniel Mathews following his death at the age of 54 The award-winning solicitor passed away after a short illness, but his ‘legacy lives on’ Author: Hackney Citizen
News Hackney-based charities slam plans not to review legal aid Cuts are ‘disproportionately affecting’ children who are homeless, have been sexually exploited or have mental health issues Author: Hackney Citizen
News Person and plate: star solicitor Diane Morrison picks up where Legal Aid left off Meet the former typist who has become the pride of Hackney Community Law Centre Author: Hackney Citizen
News Hackney advice clinic’s founder Monika Sobiecki vents fury at legal aid cutbacks Centre has been inundated with clients since government’s belt-tightening last year Author: Hackney Citizen
Opinion Legal aid cuts will mean less justice for all Changes to the justice system mean ordinary people will lose out Author: Hackney Citizen
News Hackney Community Law Centre appoints new manager as legal aid cuts bite Cllr Ian Rathbone says new arrival will ‘bring a cutting edge’ to the work of Hackney Community Law Centre Author: Hackney Citizen
News Legal aid cuts: Hackney to be hit hardest The government’s proposed changes will leave many Hackney residents unable to claim free legal advice for key areas of civil law such as clinical negligence, housing, employment and welfare Author: Hackney Citizen
News Hackney lawyers fight legal aid cuts Today, the House of Lords debates The Case for Civil Legal Aid, as local lawyers protest against the Government’s proposed plans to reduce Legal Aid Author: Hackney Citizen
Opinion Justice For All campaigners seek support for Legal Aid Hackney Citizens Advice Bureau explains how the proposed cuts to free legal advice will affect those in need Author: Hackney Citizen
News Law experts urge Hackney Council to join campaign to fight legal aid cuts Councillors are warned that the borough’s Citizens Advice Bureau and Community Law Centre will be hit hard by government proposals to reduce funding Author: Hackney Citizen
