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Free Representation Unit (FRU)

FRU represents clients in social security and employment tribunals. The
cases are run by volunteers, who are mostly law students, and are
overseen by FRU’s staff.

Support
Representation in tribunals and pre-hearing settlement negotiations in:
• Employment
• Social security benefits
• Criminal injuries compensation.

Not covered
• Cases without a hearing date
• Tribunal venues outside London and the South East or Nottingham and
the surrounding area.

Application route
Most cases have to be referred from one of our partner agencies. Short
employment tribunal hearings (final hearings lasting no more than 2 days)
may be referred directly by claimants using the self-referral scheme,
which is explained fully on our website.
• www.thefru.org.uk
• 020 7611 9555

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