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<p>Litigants in person do require support to help them navigate the justice system
and this is why since 2014-15 the Ministry of Justice has invested close to £8m in
support for them in the civil and family courts, through the Litigants in Person Support
Strategy. The strategy works with a range of partners across England and Wales in
the advice, voluntary and pro bono sectors to provide practical support for litigants
in person. This includes online and self-help resources, as well as access to free
or affordable legal advice and representation, where possible. Access to a lawyer
is not always the right or most affordable way to solve an issue in the most effective
way</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, we announced in the Legal Support Action Plan in February
2019 that we are providing a further £3m of funding over the next two years to enhance
support for litigants in person, ensuring those representing themselves in court understand
the process and are better supported through it.</p><p> </p><p>Through the HMCTS reform
programme, the Government is also investing over £1bn to build a modern system for
administering justice which will benefit everyone who uses it. By designing systems
around the public who need and use our services, we can create a more effective system
for them and generate efficiencies for the taxpayer.</p>
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