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LAG is a national charity committed to improving access to justice. Follow @LegalActionmag, @LAGEvents and our Chief Executive @Sue_James1 for more.

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@LegalActionGrp
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πŸ“’OUT NOW πŸ“š π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯 is here! Cover Story: Pro(vider) bono - The hidden cost of delivering #LegalAid Are legal aid lawyers the unsung heroes of pro bono? @FionaBawdon reports for π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯 ➑️ https://t.co/TPPELAVEWx
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@ATLEUnit
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@UKlabour ’s new #LeaveToRemain policies will hit the most marginalised groups hardest, including survivors of #Trafficking and #ModernSlavery. This #HumanRightsDay, we are demanding meaningful protection for survivors and refugees in this country. https://t.co/zFyJj8Pth2
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@Joanna__Hardy
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Morning David Lammy! Could we please open and pay for these 63 closed courtrooms and hold rape trials in them? Instead of restricting jury trial for thousands of people? If not, why not?
@Court_Stats
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πŸ“ˆToday, 10 December 2025, 63 out of the 516 Crown courtrooms in England & Wales will not be sitting. That's 12% of them. #courtstats #CS10122025 https://t.co/OBi7XQV0Lo
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@Joanna__Hardy
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@NatalieFleetMP @sarahsackman Will you open the 66 courtrooms that were closed today so that we can hold 66 rape trials in them? If not, why not?
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@LegalActionGrp
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"The journey of my life in the UK would have been very different" @FionaBawdon talks to an immigration lawyer who understands why Labour’s planned reforms to the asylum system will be so damaging. Read on in this month's π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯 ➑️ https://t.co/LUOUsVJrea
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@LegalActionGrp
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What is Labour's response to a crumbling criminal justice system after 20 years of underfunding? To abolish juries. Time to stop destructive tinkering with the system and go for radical reform, says @LegalActionGrp's CEO @sue_james1. πŸ“– Read on ➑️ https://t.co/JRu6emtzfy
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@NEWSMAX
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Trump says NEWSMAX is 'terrific!' Click below to find out why...
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1/2 Thank you to the @DLS_Lawfor inviting us to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Great to catch up with the fantastic team we work alongside, as well as @LegalActionGrp, @HEAR_Network and @londonlegal.
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@LegalActionGrp
Legal Action Group
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π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯 magazine comments on upheavals that are currently under way, as well as providing news, topical discussion & practice articles. Catch up on this & more in the NEW issue πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/oKa8q7Yk01 Get 14 issues for the price of 12! https://t.co/ibFrRh7mBA
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@LegalActionGrp
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Thank you to Ed Cape, Matthew Hardcastle and Sandra Paul for a brilliant launch webinar on Tuesday evening! If you missed it you can view the recording here: https://t.co/3y2YCW0tR9 And don't forget to order your copy! Link to order: https://t.co/A3BHeeKNUT
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@LegalActionGrp
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β€œ132,410 households were in temporary accommodation - the highest number on record.” In case you missed it! π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯's #HousingLaw update includes key cases on service charges, rent repayment orders, and homelessness decisions. Read on πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/gmG1evv2MB
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@superhuman_ai
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We think AI is the bottleneck. Ashfaq Munshi says the real choke points are underneath it β€” wasted GPUs, heat, power, and an aging grid.
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β€œThere is a clear distinction between the public interest and what the public is interested in.” In case you missed it! π˜“π˜¦π˜¨π˜’π˜­ 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯's #CourtOfProtection update covers transparency, capacity, best interests & cross-border jurisdiction. ➑️ https://t.co/2jS3h0DmC2
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@LegalActionGrp
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We're excited to announce the publication of the new edition of Ed Cape's Defending Suspects at Police Stations! A huge thank you to the brilliant authors for producing another excellent edition. BUY IT HEREπŸ‘‰ https://t.co/ucnRySgEr2 #AccessToJustice #Police @kingsleynapley
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@LegalActionGrp
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β€˜We restrict trial by jury at our peril.’ Prof Thomas KC of UCL (from research conducted on a Bill of Rights in 2011) showed that trial by jury came first for the public - higher than the NHS. Read @sue_james1 editorial here: https://t.co/t59Ck5nleT
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The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts terms of reference essentially say β€˜solve the problem without spending more’. Impossible, says Sue James.
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr @gardencourtlaw @Landmark_LC @CommonsLegal @ris_law "Legal advocacy is critical because there's a power imbalance" The final session was a panel that reflected on how litigation, organising and policy work intersect to secure rights and drive systemic change in education & child services. @DanRoseberg @JohnathanAkin @AshleighAlli
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Bring the LTX-2 API into real production pipelines, powering 4K, 50fps, synchronized-audio video generation
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@LegalActionGrp
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr @gardencourtlaw @Landmark_LC @CommonsLegal Kate Aubrey Johnson and Polly Sweeney discussed how mediation can support timely resolutions in SEND disputes and deliver meaningful results for families. @gardencourtlaw @ris_law #LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025 #LAG #EducationLaw #Mediation #SEND
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr @gardencourtlaw @Landmark_LC @CommonsLegal Nicola Braganza KC and Rosa Thomas unpacked the current litigation of discrimination claims by emphasising definitions, remedies, and current trends involving children and young people. @gardencourtlaw #LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025 #LAG #EducationLaw
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@LegalActionGrp
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr @gardencourtlaw @Landmark_LC Rosie Worster and Jennifer Twite explored the criminal law issues that frequently arise in education contexts, from overlap with criminal investigations, schools, CCE, and NRM. @gardencourtlaw @CommonsLegal #LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025 #LAG #CriminalLaw
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr Claudia Hyde & @OlliePersey outlined how health and education frameworks interact, offering guidance to practitioners! @gardencourtlaw @Landmark_LC #LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025 #LAG
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@LegalActionGrp
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey @catrionamoore13 @sharon_l_smith @mitalr 'Ask the Experts' This session brought practical insights from specialists (Eleanor Wright, Chris Wade, and Diana Pierags) working directly with children and families. #LAGEducation #EducationLawConference2025 #LAG
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@LegalActionGrp
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@angela_jackman @OlliePersey Our next panel discussed SEND Reforms and Protecting Children's Rights, looking at what changes might be ahead and their hopes and fears for the white paper, and getting the best outcome for children - with @catrionamoore13, @sharon_l_smith, @mitalr and Harriet Parfitt.
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