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The impact of LASPO on access to justice – a view from Law for Life

This year will see the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO).

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The Affordable Advice service from Law for Life and Resolution

This project offers those sorting out their finances after a divorce or dealing with child arrangements issues a blend of step-by-step guidance from Advicenow and fixed-fee, unbundled legal advice from ResolutionLink opens in a new window

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Legal Support for Litigants in Person (LSLIP)

The Legal Support for Litigants in Person grant (LSLIP) aimed to deliver on government commitments in Legal Support: the Way AheadLink opens in a new window. The programme aimed to enhance services that support the earliest possible interventions for litigants in person, reducing the risk of their problems escalating.

The grant supported Law for Life to:

Navigating the legal system can be a daunting experience, especially for those who are representing themselves in court, also known as litigants in person (LiP). Unfortunately, access to justice has become even more challenging for many people due to the reduction of legal aid following the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) passed in 2012.

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Starting a tenancy in the hostile environment
'Basically, there is a crisis in housing', explained Maaz Salih, a London Renters Union (LRU) member, speaking at an online event, 'Sta
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Continuing to resist increased police powers on our protest rights
The Government is trying to pass a new law called the Public Order Bill 2022, which would give police more power to arrest protesters if they think th
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Starting a tenancy in the hostile environment
'Basically, there is a crisis in housing.
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Public legal education and technology

Public legal education and technology are two increasingly important areas of focus in the legal field. Public legal education involves educating individuals about their legal rights and responsibilities, as well as providing information about the legal system and how it works. Technology, on the other hand, has revolutionised the way legal services are delivered, making them more accessible and affordable to the public.

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Public legal education as a tool for access to justice

Public legal education refers to the process of educating and empowering the public about the law and legal system. It is a tool used to increase access to justice by helping individuals better understand their legal rights, responsibilities, and options. Through public legal education initiatives, individuals can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal system, make informed decisions, and seek redress when their rights have been violated.

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Our responses to PLE as a tool for access to justice

Public legal education refers to the process of educating and empowering the public about the law and legal system. It is a tool used to increase access to justice by helping individuals better understand their legal rights, responsibilities, and options. Through public legal education initiatives, individuals can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal system, make informed decisions, and seek redress when their rights have been violated.

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