1. Litigant Stories: LiPs in the civil justice system
27 October 2016
Kate Leader, PhD candidate,
Department of Law, London School of Economics and Political Science /

2. Why Litigant Stories? Growth in interest of LiPs since LASPO
Poor data and limited research into LiPs
No in-depth research into LiPs experience.
Key Questions: What perspective can LiPs offer into the experience of pursuing or defending claims? What is it like for them?

3. Project Overview Sourcing LiPs The interview format Analytical method
Public Archive at the British Library
Limitations of the project

4. Some Findings Impact Complexity Barriers to understanding
Trust & Conspiracy

5. Some findings What support is available to LiPs?
Where can LiPs find practical information?
Do LiPs have a route to some free or affordable legal advice?

6. More Questions Are there deserving and undeserving LiPs?
What role is expected of LiPs, both in and out of the courtroom, and is it clear or consistent?
What role can advice play in the context of such specialized and complex difficulties?

7. More information on the project
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