Bridging the Justice Gap: Sue Willman's Fight for Legal Equity and Social Justice

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Imagine a world where access to justice isn’t a privilege, but a fundamental right. That's the vision we explore with our guest, Sue Willman, a Senior Consultant Solicitor of Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG). We delve into the struggle of marginalised communities to secure legal representation and the fight of 'lefty lawyers' to bridge this justice gap. Sue shares her insights on the judicial review process and explains how her firm is championing social justice through their work.
Let's look at this from another angle. In a world where the government uses its emergency powers to bypass the normal planning process, what happens to the people who bear the brunt of these decisions? We scrutinise the legality of the government's use of Class Q powers, particularly in relation to housing asylum seekers at Wethersfield Air Base. We question whether impact assessments were properly executed and ponder on the long-term effects on local communities.
Finally, we traverse the complex terrain of the enforcement notice in the Scampton case and if the same should be considered at Wethersfield. Sue enlightens us on the importance of community collaboration to find solutions. We discuss the costs and challenges associated with legal challenges and also housing an influx of asylum seekers within local communities. As we do so, we also grapple with the wider issue of the UK's housing crisis, a problem that stretches far beyond accommodating those seeking asylum. This episode will challenge your perceptions and expand your understanding of law, social justice, and the power of community collaboration.

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1. Lefty Lawyers and Access to Justice (00:00:00)

2. Legal Challenge to Emergency Powers (00:06:53)

3. Legal Strategy in Council Case (00:15:22)

4. Immigration and Asylum Concerns and Costs (00:29:03)