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Such "litigants in person" or "self-represented litigants", as they are known, could soon become the rule rather than the exception as the Ministry of Justice aims to save £350m annually from the legal aid budget.
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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It is inevitable that courts and tribunals will struggle to manage caseloads with substantially increased numbers of self-represented litigants," the CJC study notes."
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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Robin Knowles QC, chairman of the CJC working party, said: "We know there will be an increase in the numbers of self-represented litigants at just the time when the advice sector is also facing cuts in funding."
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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Every informed prediction is that, by reason of the forthcoming reductions and changes in legal aid, the number of self-represented litigants will increase, and on a considerable scale.
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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How else are some self-represented litigants expected to address the challenges that isolation, nervousness, fear or disability may present if they have to appear in court? the report asks.
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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Other recommendations made by the CJC for immediate action are: improving the accessibility, currency and content of existing online resources; producing simple guide for self-represented litigants; advice for judges on the availability of legal pro bono services; and introducing a code of conduct for McKenzie friends.
Legal aid cuts 'will stop the most vulnerable getting justice' says report 2011
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Plus, especially if someone is self-represented they may plea bargain not knowing the Constitutional issue.
The Volokh Conspiracy » At Least a Dozen Flag Desecration Prosecutions in the U.S. Since 1992 2010
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Plus, especially if someone is self-represented they may plea bargain not knowing the Constitutional issue.
The Volokh Conspiracy » At Least a Dozen Flag Desecration Prosecutions in the U.S. Since 1992 2010
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In some courts more than 44 per cent of cases involve a self-represented litigant.
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NGOs and legal groups are finding ways to help self-represented litigants.
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