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Should law and justice be free?

This is a short series from 2017, which was prompted by an email I received from Ken, a landlord.

"I am utterly dumbfounded by the costs relating to litigation/justice. The court fees are eye-watering. Barrister fees are even more eye-watering – why is it not free?"

This is my answer to his question.

Although it was written a few years ago, the posts are still very relevant today.

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 1: Introduction

August 30, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

This post is the first in a short series, which ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 2: Court fees

September 6, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

One of the problems with bringing court claims ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 3: Our Complex System

September 13, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

In my introduction to this series I gave you the ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 4: Lawyers fees

September 20, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

It is an axiom that everyone hates lawyers. Why is ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 5: Legal Aid

September 27, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

What is legal aid? Legal aid is a scheme where the ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 6: Technology solutions

October 4, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

In this series, we have looked at the problems of ... Continue reading

Should Law and Justice be Free?

Should law and justice be free? Part 7: Summing up

October 11, 2017 by Tessa Shepperson

So what have we learned over the past six ... Continue reading

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