The Yorkshire Legal Walks 2024 is a pivotal charity event aimed at promoting equal access to legal services.
- Scheduled for June and July, the walks will occur in Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield, and York, covering a 10K distance.
- Participants include legal professionals, their families, and friends, raising vital funds for legal aid agencies.
- These walks support the Access to Justice Foundation’s mission to aid the vulnerable and marginalised.
- A call for inclusivity, these events unite individuals dedicated to fairness and equality.
The Yorkshire Legal Walks 2024, organised by the Access to Justice Foundation Yorkshire, highlights a critical initiative aimed at providing equal access to legal services for all. Legal professionals, alongside their families and friends, are invited to participate in this significant charitable event. The walks, scheduled to take place in Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield, and York, extend over a 10-kilometre route.
In these walks, participants are not only stepping up to the physical challenge but are also raising crucial funds for legal aid agencies. These agencies play an indispensable role in supporting individuals who require free legal advice, including challenging unlawful discrimination in employment, preventing homelessness among young families, and aiding disabled individuals in securing a basic level of income.
The efforts of the Access to Justice Foundation focus on assisting the most vulnerable groups in Yorkshire. Their commitment continues to encompass helping victims of sexual violence and torture to rebuild their lives, championing justice for the disadvantaged. This foundation stands at the heart of these events, driving forward the objective of accessible justice.
Statistics reveal a concerning backdrop. Around 14 million people live in poverty, unable to afford necessary legal services, with the legal aid budget significantly reduced by £950 million in real terms since 2010. Furthermore, approximately a million people reside in areas devoid of legal aid for housing issues. The Yorkshire Legal Walks serve as a unifying platform for the legal community to respond to this urgent need.
David Barraclough, chair of the Access to Justice Foundation Yorkshire, highlights the importance of these annual walks, stating, “Every step taken contributes to our mission.” The legal community and beyond are encouraged to join this initiative, advocating for justice and raising awareness of the necessity for accessible legal services.
The Yorkshire Legal Walks 2024 stand as a testament to collective action in pursuit of justice and equality.
