This post is the first in a short series, which ... Continue reading
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? Part 2: Court fees
One of the problems with bringing court claims ... Continue reading
Should law and justice be free? Part 3: Our Complex System
In my introduction to this series I gave you the ... Continue reading
Should law and justice be free? Part 4: Lawyers fees
It is an axiom that everyone hates lawyers. Why is ... Continue reading
Should law and justice be free? Part 5: Legal Aid
What is legal aid? Legal aid is a scheme where the ... Continue reading
Should law and justice be free? Part 6: Technology solutions
In this series, we have looked at the problems of ... Continue reading
Should law and justice be free? Part 7: Summing up
So what have we learned over the past six ... Continue reading
