The Hidden World of the Legal Aid Lawyer by Emma Cooke - 9781529232929

The Hidden World of the Legal Aid LawyerUpholding the Heart of Justice\nAuthor(s): Emma Cooke\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Bristol University Press\nISBN-13: 9781529232929, 978-1529232929\nSynopsis\nSince the 2012 LASPO cuts, legal aid provision in England and Wales has faced severe challenges, threatening both client access to justice and traditional practices. \n\nThis book offers an in-depth ethnographic study of how these cuts have transformed the professional identity of legal aid lawyers amid shrinking resources. By documenting the first-hand experiences of those on the front line, it reveals how these professionals navigate the precarious landscape while maintaining their commitment to justice. \n\nThis is a unique and insightful look into the evolving role of legal aid lawyers in a diminishing industry across both civil and criminal remits.