Nine out of 10 people forced to represent themselves in family court reported a negative impact,says Citizens AdviceNine out of 10 people who have gone through the family courts, under novel rules that heavily restrict access to legal aid, or suffer strain in their mental and physical health,working lives and finances, according to a report by Citizens Advice due out this week.
It adds that the system is not set up to deal with “litigants in person”, or people who represent themselves in court proceedings,primarily because they cannot afford a lawyer.
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Source: theguardian.com