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Resource hub Basic Assistance Directory Connecting you with trusted organisations providing free or low-cost support services across debt, housing, legal, and mental health. The Basic Assistance Directory is a reliable resource designed to connect individuals with essential services and organisations across various sectors. Each entry is carefully selected to ensure high standards of professionalism, expertise, … Continue reading “Basic Assistance Directory”
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The complex legal dispute between David Davies and former Law Society President David Greene raises critical questions about ethics in the UK legal profession.
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Resource hub · Factsheet Appealing Against a County Court Decision Key information for litigants in person Civil claims · Factsheet 16 of 17 Deciding to Appeal Only appeal if there are legal grounds Serious mistake or procedural error required Can’t appeal just because result seems unfair Usually need judge’s permission to appeal Time limit: typically … Continue reading “16. Appealing against a county court decision”
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Navigating the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) as a Lay Applicant can be complex. This guide outlines the application process, key considerations, and challenges.
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Resource hub · Factsheet Interim Applications in Civil Court Cases Key information for litigants in person Civil claims · Factsheet 11 of 17 What is an Interim Application? Request to court after claim start, before trial Common reasons: Amend claim Include new witness/expert evidence Request action from other party Use only when necessary – courts … Continue reading “11. Interim applications – how to ask a civil court to do something”
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Resource hub · Factsheet Court Procedures to Know Before Suing Someone Key considerations for civil claims in England and Wales Civil claims · Factsheet 8 of 17 Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Court rules you must follow when suing someone Explains what to do and when Includes Practice Directions for additional guidance Not following rules can … Continue reading “8. Things you need to know about court procedure before you sue someone”
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Steps to take if dissatisfied with the ICO’s response to your data protection complaint, from internal reviews to judicial review and public advocacy.
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Exploring confirmation bias in the UK legal system, this article discusses its impact on legal professionals, Litigants in Person, and judicial decision-making.
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Free written assessment · no obligation · yours to keep See the pack you would get, before you ask for it. Legal Lens is for people facing a court or tribunal on their own in England & Wales — litigants in person. The written assessment is free: send your papers and you will have a … Continue reading “Home”
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Addressing the mental health crisis in the UK legal profession: exploring causes, impacts, and solutions to break the stigma and improve wellbeing for legal professionals.
