Who we are
Not Beyond Redemption provides free family law advice and representation to mothers in prison to help them re-establish and maintain contact with their children during their sentence and upon release.
The charity was set up in 2020 by leading family lawyer, Camilla Baldwin, with the belief that legal assistance should be accessible to those who need it most, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Not Beyond Redemption is made up of a team of family lawyers and volunteers from partner law firms.
What we do
Our scope of work varies and includes the following:
- Helping mothers in prison to understand their parental rights and navigate the legal system.
- Drafting legal correspondence, such as letters and court applications.
- Signposting women who are eligible for Legal Aid and referring clients to other agencies for holistic support.
- Corresponding with family members and relevant professionals.
- Facilitating out-of-court agreements for contact.
- Representing women in the family court with our network of pro bono barristers.
- Providing support throughout the legal journey, including post-release.
- Working to have a wider impact and improve legal processes for imprisoned mothers.
Why we do it
The Legal Aid Gap
Our main goal is to ensure that all mothers in prison who are not eligible for Legal Aid can access free Family Law advice and representation and better understand their rights as a parent.
The Role of Family Relationships in Positive Futures
Maintaining contact between imprisoned mothers and their children can be crucial for the mother’s wellbeing and facilitates rehabilitation by providing hope, motivation and incentive for positive change. Maternal imprisonment also has significant negative impacts on the children and safeguarding the mother-child relationship can help to overcome these challenges.
