support through court
London
Every year, thousands of people in the UK face court alone. Without help, they
have to represent themselves while they go through a divorce, seek custody of
their children, defend or put forward a personal injury claim or face eviction
from their home. They are forced to navigate a complex legal system alone, often
against the professional legal representation of the other party. The increase
in cuts to legal aid over recent years has meant that thousands more people face
the civil or family courts alone. Their access to justice is limited by how
overwhelming the legal system can be to those who have never faced it before,
and many struggle to represent themselves effectively in court. We offer support
and guidance before, during, and after court. We ensure that those facing court
alone feel prepared and supported in accessing justice. Over the next five years
we've got big plans to help even more people facing court without
representation. We’ll use technology to connect with more people, in more
places, more cost effectively. We'll invest in recruiting and training more
volunteers to empower people dealing with the stressful navigation of the court
process. And we’ll continue to ensure that clients are at the heart of all we
do, so they know they’re not alone.
