LSC news
LSC Update issue 114
Please follow the link above to read the latest update from the LSC.
Included in the update: Q&A on the October 2011 fee changes,
New codified rates for expert’s fees
Information on the 4 Immigration tenders in the South West and Midlands and East of England
Please follow the link for clarification on the rates applying to experts fees. FAQs can be found on the LSC website:
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/legal_aid_reform.asp
Rent Review query
Marilyn from Barnet Law Centre has asked us to circulate the following query:
We rent our tiny office in a rundown row of shops from Barnet council and at rent review this year they want to increase our rent by 16%. We have an extremely restrictive lease which effectively means only a law centre or advice agency could work from here. Have any of the rest of you had council rent increases discussed/imposed over the last year or so, and if so, what was the outcome?
If you have had a rent review recently please respond to mailto:Marilyn@barnetlaw.org.uk
LAPG Updates 35 & 36
LAPG Update #35 October 2011
Contents1. Please forward this email2. Lord Bach’s debate today3. Commons debate 31.10-2.114. House of Lords 21.11.115. Justice for All and Sound off for Justice campaigns6. Rights of Women briefing on domestic violence7 38 degrees
LAPG Update #36 October 2011
Contents 1. 85% New Matter Start Usage2. Bulk upload (from 1st November)3. Bill payment times4. Legal aid reform - questions on fees5. Civil Experts fees6. LSC training on fee changes7. Applications for the next duty solicitor rotas8. Indictable only offences in the Youth Court9. Immigration Tender10. Working Better with the LSC11. CCCG Meetings x212. Ministry of Justice Squatting Consultation.13. Tuition Fees JR14. Free Training Course15. CLSA Conference Friday 11TH November 201116. Special Offer from John M Hayes Partnership Ltd (Costs Drafting)17. Quick Round Up - lobbying18. APPG on Domestic Violence 31.10.1119. Chief Executive of the LSC20. Adopt a Lord21. National Audit Office22. New Form CLS App 8A23. Lord Bach debate 26.10.1124. Updates
Law Centres in the news
Coventry Law Centre has been in the news this week with Sue Bent commenting on the increase in debt related housing problems Coventry Law Centre BBC news / Housing debt.
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Funding News
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Latest Vacancies
The Access to Justice Foundation has announced it is recruiting an Executive Officer.
This is an exciting development being its first full time member of staff and coming at a time when the work has never been more important given the funding cuts to the sector and the public need. The Foundation is looking for an energetic and innovative individual who will manage and develop its fundraising work, and build the capacity of both the Foundation and the nationwide network of Legal Support Trusts.
It is hoped a variety of strong candidates will apply. For full job details and how to apply visit www.ATJF.org.uk
The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 25 November 2011.
The Access to Justice Foundation is a charity which provides strategic funding across England and Wales to the pro bono and advice sector to support the provision of free legal help to those in need. It was established by the Advice Services Alliance, Bar Council, ILEX and Law Society, and has a unique statutory role as the recipient of “pro bono costs”. The Board of Trustees includes senior members of the legal profession and advice sector, and is chaired by former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith QC.
Islington Law Centre are advertising for a full time, fixed term Casework Assistant for the Refugee Children’s Rights Project
The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday, 7th November 2011. Click the following link to go to the application information page: Casework Assistant Islington
Click here to view all current training and conference details
Click this link to read the Citizen’s Advice report ‘Breaking up is never easy’ on separating families’ advice needs and the future of family justice.
Vicki Storer
Project Assistant
The Law Centres Federation
22 Tudor Street, London, EC4Y 0AY
Direct: 0207 842 0728 Main: 0207 842 0720
Postal address: Law Centres Federation, PO Box 65836, London, EC4P 4FX
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