European court of human rights in Strasbourg

For 70 years, the ECHR has been a force for good 

As it turns 70, the European Convention on Human Rights is under threat but still essential for protecting our basic rights

Police in front of Houses of Parliament

Government insists Illegal Migration Act complies with international law

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick responded to our open letter, but denied the numerous ways that the Illegal Migration Bill breaks international law

Two children walking out of school

Welsh government faces legal challenge over free school meals

PLP and a single mother of two have begun a legal challenge over the decision to scrap free school meals during summer holidays in Wales

Policeman standing outside number 10 Downing street

European civil society calls on Prime Minister to abandon ‘irresponsible’ Illegal Migration Bill

Organisations warn that pursuing Bill at a time of crisis in Europe is ‘reckless and risks further instability’

Government ‘behind the curve’ on AI risks 

A warning by 30 civil society groups that Government use of AI must be brought under control

Widower of disabled woman to face DWP in court of appeal

Widower facing DWP in court again after they appeal decision around his Bereavement Support Payment eligibility

The Legal Aid review has landed: What does it mean?

The Ministry of Justice has responded to the Legal Aid means test review. Here is today’s analysis from PLP.

Joint civil society statement on the Illegal Migration Bill

Joint civil society statement on the Illegal Migration Bill.

Cardiff Council to change policy on prosecuting rogue landlords

A High Court declaration has underlined that Cardiff Council must consider prosecuting landlords suspected of unlawfully evicting their tenants, and that not doing so at all over the last 10 years amounted to a “systemic failure”

People. Law. Power. The new podcast from PLP

Our new podcast uncovers what happens when the British state acts unlawfully, and how we can achieve a fairer society where power is held to account

Immigration legal aid call for evidence – can you help?

Do you have experience in the immigration legal aid advice sector? We want to hear from you.

Plan to move Afghans from bridging hotels puts families at risk of homelessness

Support to help Afghans find own accommodation within three month window likely too little, too late