For 60 years legal aid has formed an integral part of the welfare state ensuring access to justice for those who cannot otherwise afford it. Legal aid is essential to protecting the rights and interests of vulnerable people and upholding the rule of law.
Legal aid is used not only to defend people accused of committing crimes, but also for many other things including providing advice on issues such as homelessness, asylum claims, employment and debt.
The “Save Legal Aid” aid campaign is run by the Young Legal Aid Lawyers. The aims of the campaign are:
To raise awareness amongst the general public of the importance of legal aid.
To gather support against the cuts to legal aid.
