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
The Supreme Court has refused the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions permission to appeal against the Court of Appeal's decision on the Department for Work & Pension’s policy refusing advance payments of Universal Credit to claimants waiting for National Insurance Numbers, upholding the existing judgement. Read more
The critically acclaimed stage premiere of the multi-award-winning film, first released in 2016, will be playing at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre from 8-11 November and Central England Law Centre has partnered with the Belgrade to offer community support. Read more
The Law Centre has signed a joint letter, alongside other legal aid providers which account for 60% of all immigration and asylum controlled work, to the Ministry Of Justice, calling on government to improve hourly rates in order to avert ‘catastrophic’ breakdown in legal aid. Read more
Permission has been granted by the High Court in Birmingham to challenge lawfulness of the Destitute Domestic Violence Concession and how it applies to those with pre-settled status. Read more
Attorney General, Victoria Prentis, and Shadow Attorney General, Emily Thornberry, both visited Central England Law Centre in separate visits to learn about the vital work it is doing to provide social welfare legal support to people in Coventry and Birmingham Read more
In a judgment handed down on 25 May 2023 the Court of Appeal held that the Department for Work and Pension’s (DWP) practice of refusing to pay Universal Credit (UC) advance payments on the basis that someone doesn’t have a National Insurance Number (NINO) is unlawful. Read more
Central England Law Centre has been shortlisted as a finalist for Legal Aid Firm/Not-For-Profit Agency by the panel of judges at the 21st Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) award - the only annual event solely dedicated to celebrating the work of grassroots social justice lawyers. Read more
Central England Law Centre has issued judicial review proceedings in a case arguing that a survivor of severe domestic abuse is being discriminated against and prevented from accessing financial support under current immigration rules. Read more
In a judgment handed down by the High Court in Birmingham held that Central England Law Centre’s client was discriminated against by Birmingham Children’s Trust in the way it provided him and his family with support under section 17 of the Children Act 1989. Read more
The Strategic Social Justice Clinic (SSJC) - a joint initiative between Central England Law Centre (CELC) and Warwick LinC – has published a report based on its 'Rights in Food Justice' project, which it has submitted as evidence to JustFair for inclusion in its report to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Read more
Central England Law Centre has successfully challenged Birmingham Children’s Trust’s treatment of a survivor of domestic abuse living in the UK with pre-settled status, along with her two young children, paving the way for many other families in similar circumstances to receive fair treatment 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
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
A statement of solidarity regarding COVID-19, from Sue Bent (CEO) Read more