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We work on strategic litigation for individual cases as well as broader issues in the courts of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all charities we have limited resources, so we use them wisely. We go to court on cases that we think will have a big ripple effect – where the outcome could change systems of injustice which destroy lives and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For examples of our use of strategic litigation, please read the cases below. <\/p>\n\n\n

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