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Whether gathering together, praying with one another, or partnering in service, we are part of a global fellowship of Christian lawyers. Our CLEAR partnerships continue to be central to our international networks, inspiring and encouraging members both here in the UK and those involved in local fellowships.
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While still in hospital, after recently giving birth, *L's ex-husband sought to sell their matrimonial property without her knowledge and consent. He enlisted the help of a court bailiff to undervalue, and omit, parts of the property from the sale to defraud L. Overwhelmed, she reached out to LOH, who prayed with her, advised her on the law, and advocated on her behalf in court. As a result of this intervention, L secured a fair valuation and her full share of the assets.
"I knew nothing about the law, and if it wasn't for the intervention of Lawyers of Hope and their guidance on the law relating to the execution of judgments, I would have lost my share of the property. I am truly happy and touched by your support - may God bless you!"
Access to justice continues to be a pressing concern for our CLEAR partners and their communities. For individuals like *L, knowledge of the law and access to legal advice support can be the difference between destitution and hope.
A core principle of our international relationships is investing in building capacity among our partners: spiritually, relationally and professionally, that they may be strengthened individually, and as a fellowship, in their witness and walk as Christian lawyers. Your generous donations can resource the Christian legal fellowships we partner with to deliver on their life-changing, kingdom-shaped initiatives including:
- training community and church leaders on laws, and legal frameworks,
- mentoring students and young lawyers in biblical teaching on justice, integrity and ethics, and
- facilitating legal skills workshops for the wider legal community.
Giving to the CLEAR Appeal means directly supporting our partners in four key areas: core costs; governance, accountability; capacity-building; and Gospel initiatives. To see what grants we have made so far in this financial year, please contact the International team or sign-up to the CLEAR Connect, a termly newsletter.
News from our partners:
When a neighbour attempted to claim his land, A, an elderly gentleman, approached UCLF for help. UCLF took on his case - in 2014! The court recently issued their decision, confirming that A is the rightful owner of the land. A is now farming peacefully and able to grow food to help support more than 10 family dependents. A has also recently made a commitment to follow Jesus, having observed the character and witness of the UCLF staff during the process.
In Rwanda, they continue to focus on strengthening local community paralegals to provide legal education and initial counsel in areas where there are few if any lawyers. Over the summer, 27 paralegal volunteers were trained in a range of legal areas including family, land and succession, and child protection. Those volunteers assisted in delivering 76 legal education sessions, reaching over 600 individuals, and they received an initial 190 cases where community members sought legal advice and assistance for personal situations.