Over 50% of family law cases in 2022 involved unrepresented parties, highlighting challenges for Litigants in Person and efforts to support them. #LitigantsinPerson #UKLaw
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The digital divide in UK courts disadvantages Litigants in Person, making it harder for them to navigate the legal system compared to represented parties. #AccessToJustice
Written by John Barwell
Access to justice Digital courts can improve speed, convenience and access to information. But digitisation can also create a new form of inequality where represented parties have better systems, training and support than litigants in person. The access-to-justice test is not whether the court has an online process. It is whether an ordinary user can … Continue reading “Digital Divide: Are Litigants in Person Getting Equal Access to Justice?”
Written by John Barwell
Exploring litigation funding in England and Wales, highlighting regulatory frameworks, case types, benefits, challenges, and future implications for access to justice.
Written by John Barwell
Exploring the impact of the current funding model on the impartiality of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) in overseeing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and proposing reforms for an independent and credible review process.