Table of Contents

Introduction - the justice gap, Poor man's law, The most friendless wing of the welfare state, New Labour: papering over the cracks, From crisis to Carter, Mind the gap, Family breakdown, Accident waiting to happen, Supplier-induced demand,Bridging the gap: proposals and possible solutions

About the Author

Steve Hynes is Legal Action Groups's (LAG) director. He is a well known commentator in the written and broadcast media on legal aid and access to justice issues. Prior to joining LAG Steve was the director of the Law Centres Federation (LCF) and has worked as manager of a citizens advice bureau in Manchester as well as Rochdale Law Centre(R). Jon Robins is LAG's communications and campaigns director. He is also a freelance journalist and author.

Reviews

'This book is an important contribution to an essential debate we need to have about how to best create a legal aid system fit for the 21st century.' Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, from the foreword.