The Times highlights Youth Access' work on legal aid
28 March, 2008
15 September 2006
The Times has published an article focusing on young people currently falling though gaps in the legal aid system, the need for specialised young people’s legal advice services, and the threat to existing services by the proposed overhaul of the legal aid system. The article cites evidence from Youth Access and highlights Youth Access member Streetwise Community Law Centre’s pioneering approach and the difference it makes for this vulnerable client group.
Click here to read the article (pdf)
Click here to read the document (Word)
31 October 2006
Future of legal aid – Youth Access responds
Youth Access has responded to a major consultation on the future of legal aid by highlighting the threat to young people’s access to justice posed by the government’s proposals. Our response argues that targeted advice services based in youth agencies get better outcomes for vulnerable young people and demands consultation with young people themselves over the proposals.
Latest news
Free Workshop for Managers
07 February, 2012
Introduction to Quality Standards in the New...
Youth unemployment putting strain on NHS
19 December, 2011
Thea’s story highlights an urgent need to improve advice...
Advice improves young people’s lives
18 December, 2011
A major new report launched today by Youth...
View more News
Join Youth Access!
Do you provide information, advice or counselling to young people? Join the Youth Access network today.