Legal Help

How We Can Help

The criminal justice system can be intimidating. Just understanding the language of law can feel bewildering. We’re here to help demystify what it means and how it can help you right now.

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Securing Your Safety

The safety of you and your children is the most important priority. We can help explain your legal rights and how to enforce them.

We can also help explain the options available to you and assist you with the next steps – whether that’s putting you in touch with someone we trust, or reaching out on your behalf.

Advocacy

You don’t need to face any of this alone. We are here to support you.

If you need to appear before a court or attend safeguarding meetings, we can accompany you.

If you find it too difficult, we can do the talking. We are able to advocate on your behalf with other parties and statutory agencies.

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Courtroom Safeguards

The good thing to know is that most negotiations take place outside of court. However, should you ever be required to attend, safeguards are in place for your protection. These ‘special measures’ fall under the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA), and include allowing vulnerable parties to take part in proceedings via video link, from behind a screen or through an intermediary.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 creates a statutory presumption that victims of domestic abuse are eligible for these special measures in the criminal, civil and family courts.

If you have suffered domestic violence, you can get more information about your legal rights here.