Legal aid

London courts have fastest growing case backlog

Some victims of crime are being told their cases may not be heard until 2030, the courts minister says.

The strike means that no crown court cases involving people who require legal aid can proceed while the dispute continues.

Minister says withdrawl of barristers' services will "inflict further trauma and stress on victims".

There are now 79,600 outsanding criminal cases in England and Wales - a record high. BBC Verify looks at how we got here.

An ongoing withdrawal from cases will be extended to involve the full withdrawal from all current Crown Courts.

Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.

Norfolk Community Law Service warns that more people are being "locked out of access to justice".

Law students in Luton are helping people ineligible for legal aid and who cannot afford a solicitor.

A legal advisor says in some cases people are waiting seven years for their asylum interview.

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