Law Centres Network
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We are the national body for Law Centres: non-profit practices defending the rights of people who cannot afford a lawyer.
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Care about the #housing crisis? Care about the environment? @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social’s new report is a must-read.
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Is VAT incentivising housing demolition?
REPORT LAUNCHED NOW The Public Interest Law Centre’s Gentrification Project are proud to present this new report by Jules Moscovici which questions how VAT policy influences construction, demolition…
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November 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Care about the #housing crisis? Care about the environment? @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social’s new report is a must-read.
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Housing campaigners have been concerned about the hasty demolition of structurally sound homes by developers. Tax incentives and exemptions could be the driver. 👇
Power to the community. 💪
Harrow Law Centre recently held a protest with local renters demanding action on the #housing crisis.
It worked! Councillor Mina Parmar has agreed to meet with residents.
Learn more: harrowonline.org/2025/10/31/r...
📸 credit: Martina De Camillis.
Harrow Law Centre recently held a protest with local renters demanding action on the #housing crisis.
It worked! Councillor Mina Parmar has agreed to meet with residents.
Learn more: harrowonline.org/2025/10/31/r...
📸 credit: Martina De Camillis.
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Power to the community. 💪
Harrow Law Centre recently held a protest with local renters demanding action on the #housing crisis.
It worked! Councillor Mina Parmar has agreed to meet with residents.
Learn more: harrowonline.org/2025/10/31/r...
📸 credit: Martina De Camillis.
Harrow Law Centre recently held a protest with local renters demanding action on the #housing crisis.
It worked! Councillor Mina Parmar has agreed to meet with residents.
Learn more: harrowonline.org/2025/10/31/r...
📸 credit: Martina De Camillis.
All of us at LCN are saddened to learn that Sir Geoffrey Bindman has died at the age of 92. Sir Geoffrey was a lifelong advocate for social justice and was instrumental in the creation of Camden Community Law Centre.
Sir Geoffrey will be remembered fondly and our thoughts are with his family.🕯️
Sir Geoffrey will be remembered fondly and our thoughts are with his family.🕯️
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November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
All of us at LCN are saddened to learn that Sir Geoffrey Bindman has died at the age of 92. Sir Geoffrey was a lifelong advocate for social justice and was instrumental in the creation of Camden Community Law Centre.
Sir Geoffrey will be remembered fondly and our thoughts are with his family.🕯️
Sir Geoffrey will be remembered fondly and our thoughts are with his family.🕯️
Spotlight on Health Justice Partnerships.
Law Centres are showing how legal advice can be a public health tool.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
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Law Centres are showing how legal advice can be a public health tool.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
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November 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Spotlight on Health Justice Partnerships.
Law Centres are showing how legal advice can be a public health tool.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
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Law Centres are showing how legal advice can be a public health tool.
Learn more in our latest newsletter:
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This week, the European Convention on Human Rights turns 75.
We all owe a huge amount to this landmark treaty, which built a safer Europe after World War II and continues to protect the lives of ordinary people to this very day. (1/2)
We all owe a huge amount to this landmark treaty, which built a safer Europe after World War II and continues to protect the lives of ordinary people to this very day. (1/2)
Leaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cry
Prime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty
www.independent.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This week, the European Convention on Human Rights turns 75.
We all owe a huge amount to this landmark treaty, which built a safer Europe after World War II and continues to protect the lives of ordinary people to this very day. (1/2)
We all owe a huge amount to this landmark treaty, which built a safer Europe after World War II and continues to protect the lives of ordinary people to this very day. (1/2)
💪 The fight to save social housing in London.
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social was recently in the High Court, supporting residents in East London to challenge a decision taken about the demolition of their homes.
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social was recently in the High Court, supporting residents in East London to challenge a decision taken about the demolition of their homes.
Estate resident to take Mayor of London to court over lack of affordable housing scrutiny •
A Custom House resident in temporary accommodation, and member of PEACH (People’s Empowerment Alliance of Custom House), is preparing to challenge the Mayor of London in the High Court. The case…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
💪 The fight to save social housing in London.
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social was recently in the High Court, supporting residents in East London to challenge a decision taken about the demolition of their homes.
@pilc-campaigns.bsky.social was recently in the High Court, supporting residents in East London to challenge a decision taken about the demolition of their homes.
💪 The fight to save social housing in Manchester.
A legal challenge from @gmlawcentre.bsky.social has halted the demolition of 6 social housing blocks in Rochdale. Campaigners argue that the estate could be retrofitted.
GMLC hopes plans that work better for the community will now be considered.
A legal challenge from @gmlawcentre.bsky.social has halted the demolition of 6 social housing blocks in Rochdale. Campaigners argue that the estate could be retrofitted.
GMLC hopes plans that work better for the community will now be considered.
Last resident on Rochdale estate says demolition 'feels personal'
Andy Roche has refused to move out of his flat which is set for demolition.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
💪 The fight to save social housing in Manchester.
A legal challenge from @gmlawcentre.bsky.social has halted the demolition of 6 social housing blocks in Rochdale. Campaigners argue that the estate could be retrofitted.
GMLC hopes plans that work better for the community will now be considered.
A legal challenge from @gmlawcentre.bsky.social has halted the demolition of 6 social housing blocks in Rochdale. Campaigners argue that the estate could be retrofitted.
GMLC hopes plans that work better for the community will now be considered.
Yesterday, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and became law.
Law Centres give legal assistance to renters, to help them protect their homes. We have been campaigning alongside organisations and groups great and small for better rights and protections for renters. (1/3) 🧵
Law Centres give legal assistance to renters, to help them protect their homes. We have been campaigning alongside organisations and groups great and small for better rights and protections for renters. (1/3) 🧵
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Yesterday, the Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent and became law.
Law Centres give legal assistance to renters, to help them protect their homes. We have been campaigning alongside organisations and groups great and small for better rights and protections for renters. (1/3) 🧵
Law Centres give legal assistance to renters, to help them protect their homes. We have been campaigning alongside organisations and groups great and small for better rights and protections for renters. (1/3) 🧵
Part of the #Windrush generation, Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh grew up in Britain. Then, all of a sudden, they were treated like outsiders. Hetticia finally got justice with the help of Southwark Law Centre. For Vanderbilt, the fight drags on. (1/2)
The McIntosh fight for Windrush justice - Magazine
Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh are petitioning for legal aid for all Windrush survivors seeking compensation from the government
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October 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Part of the #Windrush generation, Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh grew up in Britain. Then, all of a sudden, they were treated like outsiders. Hetticia finally got justice with the help of Southwark Law Centre. For Vanderbilt, the fight drags on. (1/2)
On #AdviceWeek, we’re sharing a few stories of hardship transformed.
This is the contribution that Law Centres make every day to our country. It’s a vital public service, but government underinvestment is limiting its potential.
It's time to give the advice sector the support it needs to thrive.
This is the contribution that Law Centres make every day to our country. It’s a vital public service, but government underinvestment is limiting its potential.
It's time to give the advice sector the support it needs to thrive.
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
On #AdviceWeek, we’re sharing a few stories of hardship transformed.
This is the contribution that Law Centres make every day to our country. It’s a vital public service, but government underinvestment is limiting its potential.
It's time to give the advice sector the support it needs to thrive.
This is the contribution that Law Centres make every day to our country. It’s a vital public service, but government underinvestment is limiting its potential.
It's time to give the advice sector the support it needs to thrive.
🚨 Calling aspiring solicitors! 🚨
The Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund has opened its latest round of applications.
🎤 Ealing Law Centre's Abdi-rashid Hassan was a SWSQFer who is now a QUALIFIED SOLICITOR.
Get your #SWSQF application in by Wednesday, 12th November.
Link below. 👇
The Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund has opened its latest round of applications.
🎤 Ealing Law Centre's Abdi-rashid Hassan was a SWSQFer who is now a QUALIFIED SOLICITOR.
Get your #SWSQF application in by Wednesday, 12th November.
Link below. 👇
October 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨 Calling aspiring solicitors! 🚨
The Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund has opened its latest round of applications.
🎤 Ealing Law Centre's Abdi-rashid Hassan was a SWSQFer who is now a QUALIFIED SOLICITOR.
Get your #SWSQF application in by Wednesday, 12th November.
Link below. 👇
The Social Welfare Solicitors Qualification Fund has opened its latest round of applications.
🎤 Ealing Law Centre's Abdi-rashid Hassan was a SWSQFer who is now a QUALIFIED SOLICITOR.
Get your #SWSQF application in by Wednesday, 12th November.
Link below. 👇
Too often, the DWP makes incorrect decisions. These can affect the finances, independence and health of disabled people.
Law Centres fight to get disabled claimants the support they need.
Law Centres fight to get disabled claimants the support they need.
October 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Too often, the DWP makes incorrect decisions. These can affect the finances, independence and health of disabled people.
Law Centres fight to get disabled claimants the support they need.
Law Centres fight to get disabled claimants the support they need.
LCN has joined 160+ charity leaders in calling on the government to provide consistent leadership to advance anti-racism, inclusion and equality.
UK charities say toxic immigration rhetoric leading to threats against staff
Voluntary organisations forced to introduce extensive security measures to protect staff and property
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
LCN has joined 160+ charity leaders in calling on the government to provide consistent leadership to advance anti-racism, inclusion and equality.
Did you know that a broken shower can be a legal issue? 🚿⚖️
When renters face disrepair, it’s not just an inconvenience: it can affect their health and wellbeing. Knowing your rights is essential. Law Centres help people to understand and assert those rights.
When renters face disrepair, it’s not just an inconvenience: it can affect their health and wellbeing. Knowing your rights is essential. Law Centres help people to understand and assert those rights.
October 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Did you know that a broken shower can be a legal issue? 🚿⚖️
When renters face disrepair, it’s not just an inconvenience: it can affect their health and wellbeing. Knowing your rights is essential. Law Centres help people to understand and assert those rights.
When renters face disrepair, it’s not just an inconvenience: it can affect their health and wellbeing. Knowing your rights is essential. Law Centres help people to understand and assert those rights.
Even people who get favourable Employment Tribunal judgments do not end up getting their payouts. Now, once again, the government is considering introducing fees for making claims.
This is a step backwards that will harm workers’ rights.
This is a step backwards that will harm workers’ rights.
Thousands of workers who won at Employment Tribunal yet to see a penny
Investigation finds that nearly £36m out of £46m in ET awards over the past decade remains unpaid.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Even people who get favourable Employment Tribunal judgments do not end up getting their payouts. Now, once again, the government is considering introducing fees for making claims.
This is a step backwards that will harm workers’ rights.
This is a step backwards that will harm workers’ rights.
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The government is coming under renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit. The two-child limit deprives parents of further child benefit when their third or later child was born after 6/04/17. It now affects 1.67 million children.
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Scrapping child benefit cap makes economic sense, Rachel Reeves told
Senior Labour MP and leading economist urge the chancellor to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The government is coming under renewed pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit. The two-child limit deprives parents of further child benefit when their third or later child was born after 6/04/17. It now affects 1.67 million children.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Vauxhall Law Centre in Liverpool is situated in one of England’s most deprived areas.
The Law Centre’s new impact report is a must-read for anyone working on solutions to #UKPoverty and homelessness. 👇
The Law Centre’s new impact report is a must-read for anyone working on solutions to #UKPoverty and homelessness. 👇
Impact Report 2024 – 2025
Developing community-led access to justice
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October 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Vauxhall Law Centre in Liverpool is situated in one of England’s most deprived areas.
The Law Centre’s new impact report is a must-read for anyone working on solutions to #UKPoverty and homelessness. 👇
The Law Centre’s new impact report is a must-read for anyone working on solutions to #UKPoverty and homelessness. 👇
Structural barriers like unaffordable childcare, harsh welfare rules and insecure employment trap women in poverty.
Learn how @ce-lawcentre.bsky.social is helping women challenge injustice and build financial security.
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Learn how @ce-lawcentre.bsky.social is helping women challenge injustice and build financial security.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Structural barriers like unaffordable childcare, harsh welfare rules and insecure employment trap women in poverty.
Learn how @ce-lawcentre.bsky.social is helping women challenge injustice and build financial security.
🔗 www.wbg.org.uk/publication/...
Learn how @ce-lawcentre.bsky.social is helping women challenge injustice and build financial security.
🔗 www.wbg.org.uk/publication/...
FLOWS is a national service that supports women experiencing domestic abuse. It provides free legal advice to keep survivors and their loved ones safe.
FLOWS could be a lifeline to you or someone you know. Chair of RCJ Advice, Lord Justice Peter Jackson, leads a call to spread the word.
FLOWS could be a lifeline to you or someone you know. Chair of RCJ Advice, Lord Justice Peter Jackson, leads a call to spread the word.
Lord Justice Peter Jackson, Chair of RCJ Advice
Hear from the Chair of RCJ Advice, speaking about the work of our national service that supports survivors of domestic abuse, FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors). The service helps…
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September 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
FLOWS is a national service that supports women experiencing domestic abuse. It provides free legal advice to keep survivors and their loved ones safe.
FLOWS could be a lifeline to you or someone you know. Chair of RCJ Advice, Lord Justice Peter Jackson, leads a call to spread the word.
FLOWS could be a lifeline to you or someone you know. Chair of RCJ Advice, Lord Justice Peter Jackson, leads a call to spread the word.
Dr Liz Curran and Central England Law Centre's Claire Stern discuss legal secondary consultations, a collaborative approach to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Approaches like this deliver better outcomes for the community and save money for public services.
Approaches like this deliver better outcomes for the community and save money for public services.
Reaching underserved communities to tackle inequality
A recent report highlighted the critical role of trusted intermediaries. It provides “fresh evidence to inform early intervention and public legal education strategies".
www.legalfutures.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Dr Liz Curran and Central England Law Centre's Claire Stern discuss legal secondary consultations, a collaborative approach to working with vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Approaches like this deliver better outcomes for the community and save money for public services.
Approaches like this deliver better outcomes for the community and save money for public services.
LCN has contributed to a new report on the importance of volunteering to UK society.
Volunteers have played a key role in the Law Centres movement since its origins in the 1970s. And to this day, volunteers keep justice alive in places where it is needed most.
Learn more: www.works-4u.com/what-if
Volunteers have played a key role in the Law Centres movement since its origins in the 1970s. And to this day, volunteers keep justice alive in places where it is needed most.
Learn more: www.works-4u.com/what-if
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
LCN has contributed to a new report on the importance of volunteering to UK society.
Volunteers have played a key role in the Law Centres movement since its origins in the 1970s. And to this day, volunteers keep justice alive in places where it is needed most.
Learn more: www.works-4u.com/what-if
Volunteers have played a key role in the Law Centres movement since its origins in the 1970s. And to this day, volunteers keep justice alive in places where it is needed most.
Learn more: www.works-4u.com/what-if
“If they allowed the players equal footing, there would be no need to take away our precious public park.”
Driven by community power, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social is fighting to save London green space.
Driven by community power, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social is fighting to save London green space.
New legal challenge to plan for Spurs football academy in London park
Campaigners crowdfund £26,000 to seek judicial review of move to construct pitches in wildlife-rich area
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
“If they allowed the players equal footing, there would be no need to take away our precious public park.”
Driven by community power, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social is fighting to save London green space.
Driven by community power, @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social is fighting to save London green space.
This week, the Employment Rights Bill entered its final stages. The reforms are missing a key opportunity to strengthen workers' rights.
In our February newsletter we discussed the need for #AccessToJustice provision.
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In our February newsletter we discussed the need for #AccessToJustice provision.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week, the Employment Rights Bill entered its final stages. The reforms are missing a key opportunity to strengthen workers' rights.
In our February newsletter we discussed the need for #AccessToJustice provision.
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In our February newsletter we discussed the need for #AccessToJustice provision.
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Southwark Law Centre is supporting a community campaign to challenge a controversial housing development in South London.
Campaigners argue that the scheme will displace local businesses and is likely to increase house prices in the area.
Help the people of Peckham to fund their legal team! 👇
Campaigners argue that the scheme will displace local businesses and is likely to increase house prices in the area.
Help the people of Peckham to fund their legal team! 👇
Peckham Not For Sale
A local resident, who is extremely concerned about the social and economic impacts on Peckham, if this monstrous Berkeley Homes plan gets the go-ahead. Member of Aylesham Community Action.
www.crowdjustice.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Southwark Law Centre is supporting a community campaign to challenge a controversial housing development in South London.
Campaigners argue that the scheme will displace local businesses and is likely to increase house prices in the area.
Help the people of Peckham to fund their legal team! 👇
Campaigners argue that the scheme will displace local businesses and is likely to increase house prices in the area.
Help the people of Peckham to fund their legal team! 👇
Last year, we published a report into UK police standards and practice. We found inconsistency in how police forces collect and record victims’ language needs.
There’s a way forward—one that will get us closer to equal treatment for all victims of crime, regardless of language proficiency. 👇
There’s a way forward—one that will get us closer to equal treatment for all victims of crime, regardless of language proficiency. 👇
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September 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Last year, we published a report into UK police standards and practice. We found inconsistency in how police forces collect and record victims’ language needs.
There’s a way forward—one that will get us closer to equal treatment for all victims of crime, regardless of language proficiency. 👇
There’s a way forward—one that will get us closer to equal treatment for all victims of crime, regardless of language proficiency. 👇