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Legal representation out of reach for many survivors of domestic abuse

Survivors of domestic abuse continue to be robbed of access to justice, as growing numbers are forced to represent themselves in court.

Only one in five believes they can access justice

Only one in five (21%) believes justice is accessible, warns the Law Society of England and Wales.

Civil and criminal legal aid in dire straits

The Law Society of England and Wales has warned that civil and criminal legal aid face significant challenges to their long-term sustainability, as the Public...

Find out what your clients need, with the results of our Legal Needs Survey

The 2023 survey spoke to over 12,000 people across England and Wales to understand more about what people need from legal professionals and the justice...

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