We stand in solidarity with Black communities at home and around the world. Black Lives Matter at Central England Law Centre and they always will. Read more
Trustee Keith Wilding and CEO Sue Bent assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and question the wellbeing of the poorest in society both now and in the post-lockdown world. Read more
This case paves the way for people granted humanitarian protection to apply successfully for home fees status and student finance pending the government’s amendment of the regulations. Read more
Central England Law Centre appoints Elayne Hill as chief executive officer to lead the law centre through a two-year development period focused on rolling out its rights in the community strategy. Read more
Online event hosted by Central England Law Centre and Grapevine brings together organisations across Coventry to discuss ways to tackle poverty Read more
CELC's response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act (March 2022) Read more
Central England Law Centre joins more than 60 organisations across the West Midland, including Coventry City Council and Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre, in opposing the Nationality and Borders Bill. Read more
The programme, which includes "The Story of Us" performance led by Jude Habib of Sound Delivery, will roll out events throughout the year. Read more
Central England Law Centre will play a monumental part in the rollout of events from 5th June, representing the "Social Justice Energy". Read more
Central England Law Centre joins coalition of charities calling on West Midlands mayoral candidates to back proposals to extend deadline for EU Settlement Scheme. Read more
CELC collaborates with the Women's Budget Group to publish digital report ‘Covid-19 – the impact on women in Coventry’ Read more
CELC works with schools during lockdown across the West Midlands to help migrants access their legal rights. Read more
A statement of solidarity regarding COVID-19, from Sue Bent (CEO) Read more
Law Centre successful in quashing Home Office decision to refuse to grant settlement to a vulnerable teenager and Upper Tribunal clarifies child's 'best interests' must be focus of discretionary grants of Indefinite Leave to Remain to children. Read more
Brooke Toon is Justice First Fellow and trainee solicitor at Central England Law Centre. She spoke to Legal Voice about why she is so committed to social welfare law. Read more
In 1937, Orwell's book about poverty in Northern England shocked the country. In 2017 and 2018 the Daily Mirror retraced his route. On the way they stopped in Coventry and spoke to our Director about how our clients are being punished with sanctions and of her fears Universal Credit will push people further into poverty. Read more
We represented one of the claimants SXC in the case on 3 May 2019 at the High Court that ruled the Government’s Universal Credit managed migration regulations were unlawful on the basis that they discriminated against a particular group of severely disabled claimants. Read more
We are delighted that the incoming President of the Birmingham Law Society, Linden Thomas will lead its members in supporting Central England Law Centre (alongside Citizens Advice Birmingham) to increase access to justice for people in Birmingham. Her exciting programme of events will help members to raise money to increase access to justice for people in Birmingham. Read more