Campaigning Work

Friends of Hackney Community Law CentreAs well as providing legal advice and support to those who need us, Hackney Community Law Centre also campaigns on issues of significance to wider society.  

 

 

London Borough of Hackney ‘Reducing Re-offending’ Scrutiny Commission – Monday 7th November 2011

In November 2011, Ian Rathbone – HCLC Chair and Paul Heron – HCLC solicitor, gave evidence to a Hackney Council scrutiny commission on reducing re-offending, as part of the commission’s wider investigation into the effects of the August 2011 riots and the impact they may have had on HCLC’s work.  You can read the minutes of the scrutiny commission where HCLC gave evidence by clicking HERE.

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London Borough of Hackney Community Safety and Social Inclusion Scrutiny Commission – Monday 14th February 2011

In February 2011, staff from the Hackney Community Law Centre (HCLC) gave evidence to a Hackney Council scrutiny commission on legal aid, as part of the commission’s wider investigation of community safety and social inclusion in the borough.  You can read the minutes of the scrutiny commission where HCLC gave evidence by clicking HERE.