Access to justice alliance
The Public Law Project is a founding member of the Access to Justice Alliance which was formed in November 2004 out of serious concern about the crisis facing civil legal aid. Only the poorest people now qualify for public funding, and it is getting increasingly hard to find lawyers and advisers able to take on legal aid cases – or even give first stage advice. Many people who need legal help simply can’t get it.
The AJA is supported by community groups, national charities, lawyers, advisers and others who feel strongly that justice should remain accessible to all, and is campaigning on the basis that the funding crisis facing legal aid cannot be ignored any longer. AJA is lobbying the government to restate a commitment to legal aid - and provide adequate funding to protect fundamental rights and ensure equality before the law. Access to justice is not a reality unless people can find out about their rights and enforce them - through the courts if necessary.
AJA’s website has more information including campaign pack documents: http://www.accesstojusticealliance.org.uk
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