We have intervened in a judicial review case, and are pleased to say that as a result, homeless clients across the country will face one less barrier to getting free legal support The High Court has ruled that homeless clients with complex care needs can now get legal help with multiple, distinct issues. Previously, if a homeless person had multiple legal issues, there was the potential for only one to be addressed.
R (on the application of JHB Limited (trading as Lawstop)) v The Lord Chancellor is a judicial review of four cases involving homeless people who also sought community care legal aid. We applied to the court for permission to intervene in the case and submitted written evidence and legal arguments. We intervene in about four legal cases each year where there’s a strong point of public interest that’s important to the profession. You can read more about this intervention here: lawsociety.org.uk/topics/legal-a
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