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Sample letters to get evidence of child abuse

Use these letters to get proof of child abuse if you want legal aid to stop a partner seeing your child.

You need to provide 1 piece of written evidence of child abuse if you’re applying for legal aid to:

You can use any of these sample letters to ask for this evidence.

If you have a lawyer, they will be able to help you complete the letters and get the evidence.

Find out more about how to apply for legal aid.

If you’re a professional who works with victims of child abuse and have been asked to provide evidence for a legal aid application, please use the relevant sample letter below to reply.

Letters to send to court

Letters to send to the police

Letters to send to social services

Updates to this page

Published 14 May 2014