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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Women

National Legal Aid calls for $300m funding increase to keep Australian women safe

More than $300m additional annual government funding is needed for legal aid services related to family violence. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

L.A. leaders launch program to help unhoused people navigate court system

The Community Outreach Court aims to assist homeless individuals with legal issues, ensuring they have access to housing and services.
The program provides legal aid services to resolve fines, misdemeanors, and bench warrants, while connecting participants to essential services and job opportunities. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Feds announce funding to provide legal advice to temporarily displaced Ukrainians in Canada | CBC News

Federal government is investing $500,000 in expanding legal advice for Ukrainian immigrants in Canada through Pro Bono Ontario.
The funding will empower Pro Bono Ontario to provide initial legal inquiries and advice, not full legal advocacy, to displaced Ukrainians. [ more ]
CyberScoop
2 months ago
Information security

Legal aid for hackers; Big Tech wants action on commercial spyware

White hat hackers may face legal challenges despite good intentions.
The Security Research Legal Defense Fund aims to provide legal aid for hackers. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

New York Governor Provokes Ire Of Biglaw

Biglaw leaders condemn funding plan diverting $100 million from legal aid for low-income New Yorkers.
Diversion of funds would harm low-income New Yorkers and violate the statute that created IOLA. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Law

Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave families without lawyers in UK

Cuts to government-funded legal aid have left many people in England and Wales without representation, particularly in family law cases.
The 2012 LASPO Act implemented drastic cuts to legal aid, making it difficult for individuals to afford a lawyer and meet the criteria for legal aid. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Law

Thousands of children wait nearly a year in unacceptable' custody courts backlog

Soaring backlogs in family courts are negatively affecting children's welfare.
Thousands of children are spending Christmas uncertain about their future due to delays in the family court system. [ more ]
Hindustan Times
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with international organizations, hosted a regional conference on enhancing access to justice through legal aid.
The conference discussed leveraging technology for improving legal systems and making citizens' lives more efficient.
Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, highlighted the transformative power of technology and emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in the legal landscape. [ more ]
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