Research Paper

Legal Capability and Inaction for Legal Problems: Knowledge, Stress and Cost

Hugh McDonald and Julie People use Australian national legal needs survey data to examine how knowledge, stress and cost factors whether people take action in response to legal problems. The findings show how deficiencies in legal capability can manifest a ‘paralysing’ effect resulting in inaction.

Legal problems and health issues: insights from the PULS

People with physical and mental health issues fare badly at law. Responding to the evidence through effective policy and practices could make a significant difference to many people.

Measuring legal capability
Measuring legal capability