Legal Network
Legal Network
Inclusion London’s submission to the Post-Implementation Review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) came into force in 2013 and made significant changes to the provision of civil legal aid in England and Wales. The Act has had significant negative impact on Disabled people’s access to justice. In particular we are concerned about the following areas: Narrowing the […]
Mental Capacity Amendment Bill: Act now to prevent the government from weakening our human rights protections
We are holding a consultation event to talk about the proposed amendments to the Mental Capacity Act and to discuss our next steps. DDPOs, Self-advocacy groups, people with learning difficulties or other Disabled people who are interested are welcome to attend.