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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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The network recently bid farewell to @AudreySuffolk, founder of @SuffolkLawCen It is Audrey's legacy that people facing poverty and multiple disadvantage in the region have access to a lifeline. Reflecting on this journey, Audrey spoke to @legalhackette thetimes.com/uk/law/article…


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At last week's AGM, we had the rare opportunity to get together in the same room to take the time to celebrate our achievements and share what we've been working on over the past 12 months.  Read more👇 pilc.org.uk/news/a-change-…


❓ How do we help Law Centres adopt new technology? ❓ What problems are posed by digital funding gaps? Better IT means Law Centres are better equipped to support people in poverty. LCN colleagues joined @bcs's The Gem of all Mechanisms podcast. 👇 shows.acast.com/the-gem-of-all…


⚠️ New government research has found poor practice by IVA providers. Derbyshire Law Centre clients, Catherine and Michael, were mis-sold an IVA and it pushed them into more debt. It's important to know there are other debt solutions available. lght.ly/3fo1hca


Law Centres are a lifeline to people struggling with #poverty. Their services are in historically high demand, and provide great return on investment. Why does government support fall short? Discover more in this week's @lawsocgazette magazine cover story: lght.ly/k7ka80f


"If this can happen to Whitewebbs Park, it can happen anywhere. It can happen to your local park, playground or playing field." @publiclawcentre is fighting with local residents to save a London park from privatisation. lght.ly/20hhfg


"A trip to the #LegalAid coalface will show you what more we could do for those that we serve." Law Centres are fighting poverty; they are fighting injustice. MPs can learn from their experience. Well put by Islington Law Centre's Isaac Abraham. 👇 lght.ly/7igj8h9


The Autumn Budget promises cash for the Affordable Homes Programme... but will these homes be truly affordable? @publiclawcentre's new report finds that "affordable” housing increases rents for low-income Londoners. lght.ly/j2o11n1


We're delighted to see Olive Morris commemorated with an @EnglishHeritage plaque in Brixton. Olive Morris was active in the early years of the Law Centres movement, campaigning against the 'sus' laws at Brixton Community Law Centre. #BlackHistoryMonth english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-pla…


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Olive Morris was a civil rights champion, who embodied the best of Brixton: a radical anti-racist & feminist housing activist who stood up for what she believed in. Today, I was honoured to attend the unveiling of a blue plaque on Railton Road commemorating Olive and her work.

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Today social justice activist and housing rights campaigner, Olive Morris, has been commemorated with a blue plaque in Brixton. 🔵 The unveiling was organised by @eh_shoutoutloud in collaboration with @SC_Youth @CurriculumBlack @AdvocacyAcademy

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We've done it!! 🥳🎉🎉 We extend our sincere thanks to the 233 of you who pledged their support to our Crowdfund. We have passed our £5k target, which is immense! More soon! ✊✊ @publiclawcentre @gmtenantsunion @gmlawcentre crowdjustice.com/case/help-hulm…


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Applications for the Justice First Fellowship are open! We're funding training contracts in social justice law with @AsylumAid @CommunityLawNN @Justforkidslaw @JCWI_UK @NCLawService @Shelter @BradfordCAB @MerseyLawCentre @thlawcentre and more. Apply here: jff.thelegaleducationfoundation.org

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#LegalAid is an integral part of the #asylum system, but the government's neglect of this vital public service is harming vulnerable people and costing the taxpayer. @SWLLawCentres' Stacey Edgar spoke to @BigIssue bigissue.com/news/social-ju…


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