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Personal Support Unit – Bristol Civil Justice Centre
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In the post-legal aid
reforms era of Family Justice, litigants in person face an ever-increasing
struggle to navigate the world of family law without professional
representation. The use of Personal Support Units (PSU) in civil justice
centres across the country is gaining momentum as more and more units have
opened and are engaging in providing support to those unable to afford legal
assistance.
In January 2014 a new
Personal Support Unit was opened at the Bristol Civil Justice Centre and Paul
Bryson was recruited to establish a team of volunteers and co-ordinate the
service. The Family Law team at
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