Christmas opening hours

Central England Law Centre will open for different hours over the Christmas period. Changes to our usual opening times are in bold.

We are currently only providing services by phone - please do not come to the office even if it is open. For more information, please see the information on our service during COVID-19.

Coventry office opening times

24 December: 9:00am to 12:30pm (half day)
25 December: closed
26 December: closed
27 December: closed
28 December: 9:00am to 5:00pm
29 December: 9:00am to 5:00pm
30 December: 9:00am to 5:00pm
31 December: 9:00am to 5:00pm
1 January: closed
2 January: closed
3 January: closed
4 January: open as normal

Birmingham office opening times

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Kids in Need of Defense (UK) - Triage Supervisor

We're looking for an experienced immigration adviser who can take the lead in providing an excellent frontline service for our KIND UK collaboration. Assessing new referrals, providing legal advice and supervising our paralegals is all part of the role. Join us and make a real difference to undocumented children and young people seeking legal advice and representation.
Important notice - Office move

Our Coventry office has moved! Click 'Read more' for further information and key dates.
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Central England Law Centre & KIND UK Joint Statement on Safety of Rwanda Act 2024

Following the passage of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, CELC and KIND UK issue a joint statement raising concerns about the erosion of people's human rights
CELC Responds to Consultation on Reforms to Social Housing Allocations

The Law Centre has submitted a response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities ‘Consultation on Reforms to Social Housing Allocations’
Law Centre Joins With Over 250 Charities to Share Concerns About Rwanda Bill

In response to Parliament passing the Rwanda Bill Central England Law Centre has signed a letter to the Prime Minister with over 250 organisations who share concerns that the Bill is attack on human rights
Home Office Amends Rules to Include Partners With Pre-settled Status Within Scheme of Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence

In response to the Law Centre's case, the Home Office has now amended the immigration rules to include partners with pre-settled status within the new scheme of support for migrant victims of domestic abuse.
CELC Response to Ministry of Justice Review of Civil Legal Aid

The Law Centre submits response to the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence in the ongoing Review of Civil Legal Aid as part of our mission to ensure access to justice for all.
Home Office Admits Breaching Article 14 ECHR by Discriminating Against Victim of Domestic Abuse With Pre-settled Status

The Home Office has agreed to settle a case challenging the lawfulness of the current DDV Concession rules in an agreement that acknowledges it discriminated against a survivor of domestic violence.
Supreme Court Confirms New Right to Claim Advance Payments of Universal Credit Despite Not Having a National Insurance Number

The Supreme Court has refused the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions permission to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision on DWP's policy refusing advance payments of Universal Credit to claimants waiting for National Insurance Numbers
Central England Law Centre Partners With The Belgrade Theatre to Offer Community Support During Run of 'I, Daniel Blake'

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.
Central England Law Centre Joins 65 Legal Aid Providers Demanding Urgent Changes to Civil Legal Aid

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.
Permission Granted by High Court to Challenge Lawfulness of DDV Concession for Domestic Abuse Survivors With Pre-settled Status Following Home Secretary's Failure to Respond

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.