legal aid

  • Barristers In Crisis: Cyberattack Leaves UK Lawyers Struggling To Pay Bills

    A devastating cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) has left barristers across England and Wales unable to invoice for work—cutting off critical income and intensifying fears over the future of public legal representation. Barristers, particularly those practicing in family, housing, and immigration law, say they’ve been left without pay for weeks, with some unable…

  • Under Trump Administration Toddlers Are Having To Represent Themselves In Court Alone

    Migrant toddlers are being forced to represent themselves in U.S. immigration court, sometimes as young as 4 years old, without a parent, guardian, or attorney by their side. The alarming practice, which legal experts call a violation of basic fairness, has become increasingly common following President Donald Trump administration’s termination of a key federal contract…

  • Seasoned Attorney Marcus Johnstone Delves Into The Intricacies Of Defending Sexual Assault Allegations

    In an exclusive interview with Lawyer Monthly, Marcus Johnstone, a seasoned UK criminal defence solicitor, delved into the intricacies of defending sexual offence allegations. He shed light on the harrowing consequences individuals face when falsely accused and the evolving landscape of sex crime defence. Johnstone, with over 20 years of experience, specializes in criminal defence,…