Legal action: Legal Opinion

Casework date: September 24, 2021  | Status: Resolved  |  PILS' role(s): Pro Bono Register  |  Jurisdiction(s): Northern Ireland  |  Legal action: Alternatives to Court, Legal Opinion  |  Area(s) of law: Education

IEF and Strangford Sept 2021 Update

You might remember that, in April 2021, PILS shared the happy news that Strangford Integrated College (supported by our NGO member IEF and NICIE) had secured a ministerial reconsideration.

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Casework date: July 7, 2020  | PILS' role(s): Pro Bono Register  |  Jurisdiction(s): Northern Ireland  |  Legal action: Legal Opinion  |  Area(s) of law: Social Security

Lorraine Cox

This judicial review challenged the six-month life expectancy rule for terminally ill social security claimants. PILS Member: Law Centre NI

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Casework date: April 5, 2021  | Status: Resolved  |  PILS' role(s): Awareness  |  Jurisdiction(s): Northern Ireland  |  Legal action: Alternatives to Court, Legal Opinion  |  Area(s) of law: Education

Strangford success – pro bono collaboration with IEF

A popular integrated college in Co. Down will now be able to welcome over 700 pupils through its doors every year, thanks to the support of pro bono legal professionals and strategic NGO advocates.

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