Third of domestic violence victims cannot provide evidence for legal aid

Justice select committee says victims are exposed to intimidation because they have no legal representationMore than a third of victims of domestic violence cannot provide the evidence required to obtain legal aid, according to a parliamentary watchdog.Without support from a lawyer, victims find it hard to leave abusive partners, are exposed to intimidation and may have to confront attackers in court if left unrepresented, the justice select committee warned on Thursday. Continue reading...