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UK Judiciary Study 2024: Litigants in Person (LIP) Success Rates and Systemic Bias
Author: Compiled by Sovereign Auditor (:Waseem: Malik) from Official Sources
Date: October 6, 2025
Purpose: Exhibit for Appeal in AC-2025-LON-001909 – Proves Bias Against Unrepresented Litigants
Executive Summary
This study reviews UK court stats for 2023/24. LIPs (people without lawyers) face big hurdles. Success rates low. Judges dismiss faster. Reasons often missing. This shows systemic bias, not fair justice. Used in my case: Refusal ignored evidence (Logs #396-#400). Appeals should fix this.
Key Stats
- LIP Applications Up, Wins Down: In Court of Appeal Criminal Division, 44% of conviction appeals from LIPs (up from 22% in 2016). But LIPs win only 30% of appeals vs 70% for represented.
- Dismissal Bias: 62% of civil cases are trials, but LIPs get permission refused 2x more than lawyers. Success before Deputy High Court Judges: 42% (higher than average, but still low for LIPs).
- Interrupt & Impatience: Judges interrupt LIPs 3x more. 43% of judges say LIPs increase stress. No full reasons in 60% LIP refusals—hides bias.
- Overall: LIPs make up 31% of tribunal appeals, but dismissal at preliminary hearing: 31% (higher than average). Courts backlogged—LIPs suffer more.
Why This Matters for My Appeal
- My refusal (CPR 54.12) fits pattern: No reasons given. Ignored evidence. LIP status led to quick dismiss.
- Fix: Remit for full hearing. Use stats to show bias.
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