Many victims who need mandatory protective orders are expected to pay substantial legal fees, or navigate a complex legal system alone unaided while traumatised. This creates a 2 tier system of access to safety, where protection depends on income rather than risk.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Provide funding for legal advice & representation for Armed Forces personnel
Legal aid solicitor recommendations sought
Stop ALL legal aid for non British citizens unless worked in UK for 10 years
Remove time bars and provide legal aid for neurodivergent people
Many victims who need mandatory protective orders are expected to pay substantial legal fees, or navigate a complex legal system alone unaided while traumatised. This creates a 2 tier system of access to safety, where protection depends on income rather than risk.
Provide funding for legal advice & representation for Armed Forces personnel
Legal aid solicitor recommendations sought
Stop ALL legal aid for non British citizens unless worked in UK for 10 years
Remove time bars and provide legal aid for neurodivergent people