Supporting and defending democracy is essential for any society that values freedom, equality, and justice. To support and defend democracy, it is important to uphold the principles of democratic governance, including the protection of human rights, the rule of law, and the separation of powers. This means working to ensure that all people have access to information, the right to protest, and the ability to participate in public life without fear of retribution or discrimination.

Law for Life is delighted to secure new funding to help people navigate the legal system.

The project objectives are to improve and sustain access to early legal support to avoid unnecessary court proceedings and to prepare litigants in person (LiPs) for proceedings where these are necessary. It also aims to build a stronger evidence base to inform service delivery.

Law for Life is:

Roma people have faced significant challenges in England and Wales, including discrimination, social exclusion, and inadequate access to basic services. These challenges are compounded by a lack of awareness and understanding of Roma culture and history. Despite some progress in recent years, such as the recognition of Roma as a distinct ethnic group under the Equality Act 2010, many Roma people continue to face significant barriers to their full participation in society.

Housing rights are a critical issue in England and Wales, and our projects are aimed at increasing access to justice and public legal education in this area. Our projects focus on providing information, advice, and support to renters and tenants facing issues such as eviction, disrepair, and discrimination. They also work to raise awareness of housing rights and to empower individuals to assert their rights effectively.

We have worked, and continue to work, with many people who kindly volunteer their time. Thanks to their generosity we are able to constantly improve and expand our resources and services. For a list of all the people who have volunteered with us over the years see our Thank you! pages.  

For more information on volunteering with Law for Life take a look at Job and volunteering opportunities. 

At Law for Life, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the legal landscape, and our work is strengthened by the guidance of seasoned advisors. One such invaluable group is our Academic Advisory Group, comprised of five globally recognised experts in the field of legal capabilities. Established in November 2020, this Advisory Group plays a pivotal role in supporting the research initiatives of the Legal Services to Litigants in Person (LSLIP) grant, generously funded by the Ministry of Justice.

We are delighted to introduce Law for Life associates. Our team have a wealth of experience in the field of public legal education; they are expert popular educators, writers and trainers who have worked in the design, delivery and evaluation of public legal education programmes in all sorts of settings.

Trustees

• Dr Vanessa Davis, Interim Chair
• Jon Spain, Treasurer
• Raymond Sheehy
• Joe Broadway
• Abiodun Olatokun
• Savita Narain
• Jennifer Dinley
• Rohini Jana 

Patrons

Our Founding Patrons are: