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More households set to ‘Move to UC’ earlier than expected, but no date confirmed for NI customers

In its 2022 Autumn Statement, the Government delayed the transition to Universal Credit for ESA and ESA with Housing Benefit claimants until 2028. Following the Prime Minister’s speech last week, this has now been brought forward.

Inspiring the next generation of social justice lawyers

Over the last three months, Law Centre NI has hosted 18 final year law students from Queen’s University Belfast as part of their Clinical Law Module. Read our new blog on how we are supporting the next generation of social justice lawyers.

Our statement on Safety of Rwanda Bill

We are severely disappointed that the Government has passed the Safety of Rwanda Bill, disregarding the unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court that the Rwanda scheme was unlawful.

Cliff Edge Coalition calls for Northern Ireland Executive to act to remove the two-child limit

Read the Cliff Edge Coalition's full statement following Opposition Day debate on two-child limit.

Law Centre NI launches multilingual video: A Guide to the Employment Tribunal in Northern Ireland

Law Centre NI has launched a new video guide on the Employment Tribunal process, which will help people to understand what they should expect when submitting a claim.

Upholding the right to live in dignity

Respect for the dignity of all people is the thread running through all our work. If we spot an injustice, we work hard to put it right - and that is exactly what we were determined to do when we first met our client CG.

Exciting new job opportunities at Law Centre NI

We're currently recruiting for two exciting new roles within the Innovation and Engagement team at Law Centre NI for Policy and Community Engagement Officer and Digital Development Officer.

Communications and information resources survey: have your say

The Law Centre is conducting a survey to find out how effective our communications and information resources are in supporting advisers in their daily work and to identify what more we can do.

Our Employment Tribunal Guide translated into Hungarian, Lithuanian and Polish

Our Employment Tribunal Guide, which is intended to help people navigate the Tribunal system and provide guidance on the processes and requirements that apply before making a legal claim, is now available in Hungarian, Lithuanian and Polish.

Cliff Edge Coalition briefing paper on its three key asks to help alleviate poverty

Following the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive, the Cliff Edge Coalition has produced a short briefing paper to update Cliff Edge members and elected representatives on its three key asks and why they are vitally important in order to alleviate poverty in Northern Ireland.

Backdated Pay Award: your questions answered

In light of recent and pending pay reviews this Frequently Asked Questions guide provides an update addressing some common questions relating to the Backdated Pay Awards.

Working parent? What are your rights?

As a working parent it can be difficult to juggle work and family commitments. In our new Parental Rights Employment Bulletin, you will find an outline of your rights as an employee if you are a parent.