This is Lizzie’s journey of navigating domestic abuse, breakup and family court. The breakup of a long-standing relationship is enough for anyone. But, for Lizzie*, there were multiple challenges in the family courts. In fact, she found herself at court 12 times over a two-year period. Lizzie’s journey demonstrates that with determination and the right…
‘We welcome these reforms of the family justice system and look forward to the roll out across the country. Whilst supporting litigants in person over the last three years, we’ve seen the stress that parents experience in the family courts. Many arrive at our door exhausted and at their wits’ end, struggling to navigate a…
CASS+ has welcomed the announcement by the Justice Secretary David Lammy, of an additional £247 million funding for the crown and magistrates’ courts. Three-year funding settlement We welcome the announcement of this extra funding for magistrates’ courts. This is a firm, three-year funding settlement. Ultimately, we hope this will give the justice system the…
After graduating from the University of Falmouth with a degree in English and Creative Writing, Nicole has decided upon a legal career. She is now distance learning at BPP University for a Masters in Law for 16 months. Her volunteering inside the Magistrates’ Court in Truro has inspired her to do meaningful work. As a…