Law Society publishes guidance on disability terminology
To coincide with Disability History Month (14th November – 20th December), the Law Society of England and Wales has published guidance on disability terminology and language to support employers and employees in the workplace. There are a significant number of words, phrases and acronyms that appear when talking about disability, which often change depending on […]
Changes to Civil and Criminal Financial Eligibility Tests
New legislation has been laid to disregard certain compensation payments from the financial eligibility tests for civil and criminal legal aid. The legislation comes into force on Wednesday 20th November 2024 and affects applications for legal aid made on or after this date. Some individuals already in receipt of legal aid (and paying legal aid […]
