James Harper

Legal Director @LexisNexisUK, advancing the #RuleofLaw.
Trustee @londonlegal.
Patron @LawBookFacility.
Supporter @WestHamUtd.
Reformed runner turned gym goer.

[James Harper @jiharper]

The Rule of Law: in 90 seconds. Now there's no excuse to not understand! 😉 https://t.co/FCiXOr7sr9

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

The Rule of Law helps to drive prosperous and just societies.

To track this, you can use our Rule of Law Impact Tracker: https://t.co/ezsIucbBCc

#RuleOfLaw #Legal #LegalAid

[James Harper @jiharper]

As ever, humbled to be at @UKParliament for the @attorneygeneral Student Pro Bono Awards from @Law_Works on behalf of @LexisNexisUK. Some incredible talent in the room who make a huge difference to people's lives - what a great chance to celebrate their achievements! #RuleOfLaw

[LawWorks @Law_Works]

We are looking forward to @law_works Student Awards Pro Bono at the House of Commons this afternoon– supported by @attorneygeneral Good luck to all the wonderful, shortlisted law schools, teams and individuals! @LexisNexisUK #WeDoProBono #StudentAwards

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

As part of our #RuleofLaw programme, we have created a digitised and simplified PiP (Personal Independence Payment) platform to help those reliant on this welfare benefit due to a disability.

We have put this paper-based form online: https://t.co/FFFe8rShDR

[James Harper @jiharper]

ChatGPT for In-House Lawyers: How does the tech work, what has been the impact on society, and what does all of this mean for companies and their advisors-what will you do when you get asked if your company can use #AI #chatbot? https://t.co/gzFSsUdAEk

[International Law Book Facility (ILBF) @LawBookFacility]

Missed our latest online panel event with @LexisNexisUK? A recording is now available! The event, which discussed law & the climate emergency, was in support of our law undergrad essay competition. Entries close @ 4pm on 28 Feb! https://t.co/38tAgpy52t
#Law #ClimateEmergency

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

One of our strategies for advancing the #RuleofLaw is re-investing our Apprenticeship Levy return in providing training for lawyers in free legal advice communities. We want to ensure that the lawyers on the front line of access to justice have the training and support they need.

[James Harper @jiharper]

Law students interested in climate issues: free panel event 25 Jan 5pm, from @LawBookFacility on the role lawyers can have in tackling the climate emergency. Fantastic experts and a fascinating topic - joining details here: https://t.co/mlxpIJXuz8

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

How many people live in #legalaid deserts for crime?

Our latest research uncovered that 2.12 million people in England live in legal aid deserts for #crime. In these areas, there are no local providers that offer legal advice.

Read the report: https://t.co/x88bT40cpX

[James Harper @jiharper]

Popcorn, anyone....?

[Joshua Rozenberg @JoshuaRozenberg]

Raab to defend his bill:

Human rights committee will grill justice secretary tomorrow

New piece, free to read

https://t.co/SfUN0vHDUg

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

How many people live in legal aid deserts for housing?

Our latest research revealed that 12.4 million people in England live in a legal aid desert.

Read the report: https://t.co/I3zA5AyAbl

#LegalAid #Report #Legal

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

Why is the free legal advice community so important?

While legal aid providers throughout the country are doing everything within their power to help, millions live in areas with high need and little to no providers.

Read the report: https://t.co/Ud9rHyK6Os

#LegalAid #Report

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

Vulnerable people need access to #legal support now more than ever. And while #legalaid providers throughout the country are doing everything within their power to help, millions live in areas with high need and little to no providers.

Read the report: https://t.co/99JXIiGLka

[James Harper @jiharper]

@TheWholeT00th Interesting - many people consider legal aid to be a pillar of the welfare state, set up around the same time as the NHS (late 1940s), with a similar ambition (albeit means tested for Legal Aid instead of universally available)

[James Harper @jiharper]

@Law_Works @LexisNexisUK @TheLawSociety Made all the better by your contribution, @Law_Works - thanks!

[James Harper @jiharper]

@BexAndCo @LexisNexis @Law_Works Thanks so much @BexAndCo and @Law_Works for sharing and for your contributions as we built the report. Let's hope it adds to the dialogue on the importance of #legalaid

[Free Representation Unit (FRU) @FreeRepUnit]

Thanks James. It's important that we come together as a sector to promote change and capitalise on the leadership shown by @LexisNexisUK. #WeDoProBono #RuleOfLaw

[James Harper @jiharper]

@FreeRepUnit @LexisNexisUK Thanks for sharing @FreeRepUnit and for your contributions as we created the report.

[James Harper @jiharper]

This incredible peice of research from @LexisNexisUK should be read by anyone interested in #AccesstoJustice. It shines a light on how hard accessing legal advice can be - and who knows when you'll need it. Don't let the video put you off, the report is mercifully free of my face

[LexisNexisUK @LexisNexisUK]

What is a #legalaid desert?

Our latest research pinpoints the locations across England & Wales with the highest need for legal aid providers and the least access to them.

Download the report: https://t.co/K1g1uKFVLO

#Ruleoflaw #LegalAidDeserts @BarristerSecret @jiharper

[James Harper @jiharper]

Excited to join this panel tonight as part of #ProBonoWeek, talking about hybrid delivery of legal advice and giving a sneak peek of a new @LexisNexisUK report on #accesstojustice due out tomorrow.
6pm, in person and hybrid, details in tweet below.
#RuleofLaw @ProBonoWeekUK

[BPP Social Impact @SocialImpactBPP]

Pro Bono Week 2022 - Hybrid event tonight at BPP Holborn and online! Join us to discuss delivering hybrid clinics and crossing the geographical divide: https://t.co/RT6sOY3GIG

[James Harper @jiharper]

It's #TrusteesWeek, and I'm proud to be a trustee of @londonlegal. Being a trustee for any charity is important but, for me, LLST is particularly special. Without it, so many across London and the South East would have no access to legal advice.
https://t.co/vBOpWjvAla