Lawyers in England and Wales are poised to withdraw from criminal legal aid work due to a pay dispute with the Government, which could severely impact the justice system. The Law Society, representing over 200,000 solicitors, plans to advise members to "withdraw or scale back" their legal aid services unless a "meaningful" response is received from ministers.
Incoming president Richard Atkinson expressed dismay at the Government's failure to increase legal aid rates by 15%, despite a judicial review ruling that mandated such an increase. He stated: "Delay, delay, delay with no concrete timeline for action" is unacceptable for victims and defendants alike. The Law Society will soon issue guidance to help firms navigate this crisis, as Atkinson noted that the goodwill of criminal legal aid lawyers has "run out."
Lovely to host @ElevatedMinds_C at City Hall as part of their Aspirations Police Insight Programme. Great to hear young people passionate about their futures and learning about the different careers in policing. They were very clear about the need to increase trust and confidence
@BGatesIsaPyscho The creation of the ULEZ was first announced by Boris Johnson in July 2014 when he was the Conservative Mayor of London, and was confirmed in March 2015 after a consultation
It is both ironic and compelling to observe the British Media's relentless smear campaign against Harry & Megan and the influence of Murdoch's propaganda in the downfall of the Royal Family. The insatiable need of the media to tarnish the couple’s reputation due to their rising popularity, ahead of potential future monarchs, has led to a plethora of baseless conspiracy theories, tabloid gossip, and unfounded accusations. This seven-year crusade against H & M has been widely recognized globally, with many viewing it as a manipulative attempt to crush their public image. The public has grown weary of the media's false narratives and fabricated stories, ultimately losing trust in the Royal Family and the palace's connection with the press. As the truth behind the palace doors is gradually revealed, the world's perception of the monarchy continues to deteriorate. The blatant propaganda and vicious attacks on Harry & Megan have unsettled many, prompting them to distance themselves from the royal institution. If the British Media persists on this detrimental path, the monarchy's demise seems inevitable, leaving them with no audience and no credibility, a fate they may soon face.
There really is no other way to describe The Sun but as THE SCUM!
Editing William out of this photo to blame Harry to clearly deflect from Kensington Palace LIES!
3.6 million children live in absolute poverty in UK - the cynicism around whether 'millions' is correct, semantics over absolute vs relative poverty & faux outrage over you're 'victimizing' them is exactly how we do NOT help children in destitution. #LBC
Ladies and Gentlemen, Prince Harry wins against British media! We love to see it 👏🏽 Congratulations Harry 👍🏽
Shitbags Piers Morgan & phoney royalists will be gnashing their teeth. I’m here for the ☕️ As for the Royal Family, they won’t be pleased Harry is proved right again.
Annie Lennox is the Real Deal 👏🏽 calling for Ceasefire, peace in the world at #GRAMMYs. This is how you use your visibility! Throwback to Annie & I getting down at #March4Women. Love you @AnnieLennox ❤️
This #BlackJoyFriday, we want to celebrate Benjamin Zephaniah. He fiercely advocated racial and social justice and graced us with his beautiful poetry.
"The race industry is a growth industry.
We despairing, they careering.
We want more peace they want more police." - Benjamin
More funding is needed for policing but @metpoliceuk needs external pressure to reform. Additional budget to reform will not bring about change and the current environment is shielding the Commissioner and the Met from bringing in the radical reform needed
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Just like Prince Harry is the husband to Meghan that Prince Charles never was to Princess Diana, with this historic win Harry proves he is a Prince to the British people that his father Charles never was as Prince and never will be as King. Putting truth & accountability first. Like 7up 'The Difference Is Clear'.
This win is a landmark case for the United Kingdom. It also exposes the invisible power construct of the British media & its collusion with the Royal Family. Bravo Harry! You have done well 👏🏾 #phonehacking