Mary welcomed Anna Curson, our speaker at our June meeting, and gave a brief introduction to the Free Legal Advice Group for Domestic Violence.
FLAG DV was set up in October 2012, and registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(CIO) in October 2013. The organisation was established to fill the gap left by the reduction
in Legal Aid services.
Anna explained that they currently operate in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. The
service is open to anyone over 18. The charity arranges free one-to-one legal advice usually by
telephone, with a solicitor or legal advisor specialising in Family Law. They have a bank of
solicitors/legal advisors who give their time free. She explained the client pathway. When FLAG DV
cannot help, they will signpost other appropriate charities.
She spoke of her own history, and how she came to work for FLAG DV. She went on to explain
different aspects of Domestic Abuse/Violence.
Anna was thanked for a very interesting presentation. For those who would like more information, please visit their website at https://flagdv.org.uk/