THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I ensured the rapist of a severely disabled man was brought to justice.

“Today I met a disabled man who had been raped by an acquaintance. He was treated less favourably than other victims of crimes because of the severity of his physical disabilities. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I challenged the CPS decision not to prosecute & his assailant was convicted.”

THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I was able to help a 17 year old girl challenge racial discrimination.

“Today I met a 17 year old girl. A local venue refused to let her use their hall for her wedding reception because she is an Irish Traveller. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I was able to challenge the racial discrimination she suffered and get her a small amount of compensation.”

THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I was able to help a man who had been racially abused by the police.

“Today I met a man who had been racially abused by the police. He wanted to complain about their abuse and their decision to arrest him. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I was able to make the complaint on his behalf, lodge an appeal to the IPCC, and give him a chance of justice.”

THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I supported a young man who was seriously injured by police.

“Today I met young black man from East London who is often harassed by police and subject to stop and search. Four years ago he was falsely arrested, assaulted by police & seriously injured. THANKS TO LEGAL AID, I supported his IPCC complaint and sought justice through the civil courts.”