New forums for HLPA members to discuss the Legal Aid and Social Housing reform proposals and HLPA’s response are open. For the Legal Aid reforms forum, go here. For the Social Housing Reforms forum, go here.
The Ministry of Justice has issued the green paper on reform of Legal Aid for consultation. Responses are required by 14 February 2011. The proposals will have a major impact on housing law practitioners and on their prospective clients. The consulation paper can be downloaded here.
The DCLG has issued the Social Housing Reform green paper, which can be downloaded here. Responses are to be in by 17 January 2011. THe proposed reforms amount to the largest change in social housing tenure for decades.