Those affected by Windrush scandal to be offered free legal advice
The news comes amid reports of low compensation take-up
END DEPORTATIONS NOW: Hundreds in central London demonstrate in solidarity with the Windrush generation (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
EIGHT LEADING law firms will offer free legal advice to help people affected by the Windrush scandal.
Two years after the launch of the Windrush compensation programme, only 1,996 claims have been made according to
The Guardian.
This is in stark contrast to official estimates, which suggested that more than 12,000 people could be eligible for compensation.
10,000 people yet to claim at least £10,000 as new service aims to help
£500million has been set aside as compensation but fewer than 2,000 people have so far appllied
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More than 10,000 people have yet to file a claim for their share of £500million set aside in compensation for the Windrush scandal - and a new free service has now been set up to help them get their money.
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