access to justice

The UK was once regarded as world-leading in forensic science but is now lagging behind others, says the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee.

UN committee abandoned its usual diplomatic language to express "disappointment" and "surprise" at UK government’s "marked shortcomings".

States cannot put themselves forward as human rights leaders while leaving increasing numbers to live and die on their streets, says UN human rights expert.

Public access to the justice system has never been so restricted, the Law Society says in a submission to government highlighting the consequences of cuts to publicly funded legal advice.