An access to justice organisation for people subject to immigration control is hoping to support more victims of the Windrush immigration scandal after relaunching a pro bono advice scheme.

The Windrush Legal Initiative, set up last year by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCIW) in partnership with eight City firms, transferred from JCIW to the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) in January.

Legal aid is not available for Windrush compensation scheme applications – the initiative provides free advice and assistance.

Read the full Law Society Gazette article here.

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