Lawyers protest over legal aid changes

Title

Lawyers protest over legal aid changes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Feb 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:23

Description

Interview with solicitor, Alastair Logan, coinciding with a rally at Westminster Central Hall in London by lawyers protesting over Government proposals for a system of fixed fees for legal aid work in magistrates’ courts. Logan says Britain is heading for a two-tier legal system where only the rich will be afforded proper justice and the risks to British justice are immeasurable. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Alastair Logan

Keywords

Legislation; London; UK; Great Britain; Demonstrations; Rallies (gatherings); Solicitors; Lawyers; Legal aid

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