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Representing myself in court
Summary
Representing yourself in court can be daunting. You might worry about what to say, how to act, and how to deal with the other side. But cuts and changes to legal aid mean that more people than ever cannot afford a lawyer, and have to represent themselves in court. We will tell you what you need to know and do to get the best result you can without a lawyer.
Key information
- Representing yourself in court can be daunting. You might worry about what to say, how to act, and how to deal with the other side.
- But cuts and changes to legal aid mean that more people than ever cannot afford a lawyer, and have to represent themselves in court.
- We will tell you what you need to know and do to get the best result you can without a lawyer.
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