Do you agree with the statements

“Legal Aid is fundamental to social Justice ” and

” In a democratic society all citzens have a right to access justice and get a fair trial “ 

The Coalition Govt in the UK are planning to carve £350 million out of the annual legal aid budget.  A Ministry of Justice study suggests that 500,000 fewer cases a year will be entitled to funding under the plans.

Women will no longer be able to obtain legal help for many  of the issues associated  with leaving a violent relationship, according to the National Federation of Womens Institutes. Continue reading →