The Law Society’s press team is currently spearheading a case study project. They would like to speak with people about their lived experience of legal issues, in relation to legal aid and access to justice. More specifically, they are looking to highlight the impact that under-investment in civil legal aid has had on individual cases and experiences in the justice system. They are particularly focused on family and housing legal aid cases, although they are keen to find stories in other areas of civil law as well. In consultation with their solicitor and with our support, it is hoped some of these people may be able to share these stories with journalists. This can transform the way these issues are covered by the media, enhance public understanding of access to justice, and increase pressure on policy makers to invest in the justice system.
If you have any questions, want to get involved in the Law Society’s case study project, or have any clients who may be interested in speaking to journalists, please contact the Law Society’s press team at case.studies@LawSociety.org.uk or 020 7320 5764.
Published 1st June 2023