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The number of people seeking free legal advice rose by 55% in the past year, figures released by LawWorks during National Pro Bono Week showed. The charity reported that 95% of its clinics had seen an increase in demand for advice. The growth is attributed to the government cuts to legal aid. The charity said that nearly 65% of clinic clients came from those in households with annual incomes of below £16,200.
The number of people seeking free legal advice rose by 55% in the past year, figures released by LawWorks during National Pro Bono Week showed. The charity reported that 95% of its clinics had seen an increase in demand for advice. The growth is attributed to the government cuts to legal aid. The charity said that nearly 65% of clinic clients came from those in households with annual incomes of below £16,200.
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