AGM and Meeting 18 March 2015

The AGM begins at 6.30 pm on 18 March 2015. The meeting follows at 7 pm. The topic is Community Care and Court of Protection (including the Care Act 2014) Speakers Bethan Harris: Garden Court Chambers Dominc Prestion: Doughty Street Chambers NB Changed Room Room 3.07...

Legal Aid – matter starts

The LAA has issued new matter starts guidance with immediate effect. The key element is that providers “will be able to request or self-grant supplementary matter starts up to 50% of their original allocation.” This is good news for those who had worked...

Stand for the executive committee

Nominations are open for standing for election to the HLPA executive committee. Any member can stand. Fancy playing a part in running HLPA? Deciding on meeting topics, or conference content? Having a role in our lobbying, policy or legal aid work? Or chasing members...