Justice spending cuts will “lead to system failure”
The Vice-President of the Law Society of England and Wales, Nick Emmerson, has warned that the cuts in justice spending announced as part of the autumn statement yesterday, will “likely lead to system failure”. Here’s his full response. The justice system is in crisis and facing systemic failure. Increased funding is vital to keep it […]
Autumn Statement: Biggest ever boost to adult social care funding announced
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the biggest ever increase to adult social care funding as part of his Autumn Statement, aiming for “stability, growth, and public services”. Specifically, there will be additional funding for adult social care of £1 billion next year and up to £1.7 billion the year after, providing 200,000 […]
