(Guardian) Legal aid bill fails domestic abuse victims, faith leaders warn

Prominent faith leaders have joined together to warn the justice secretary, Ken Clarke, that his legal aid bill will prevent domestic abuse victims from escaping violent partners.

The sharply worded letter has been released as the House of Lords begins a series of crucial votes on Monday on government reforms aimed at saving £350m from the Ministry of Justice’s annual legal aid budget.

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