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A new government-backed scheme providing free legal advice to help 38,000 people a year at risk of losing their home launches today (1 August).
How to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice in England and Wales.
Thousands more vulnerable people will be able to access free and early legal advice to resolve issues quickly and avoid court room proceedings, thanks to a record boost in government funding.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
More than 33,000 people have been helped to tackle family, debt and housing issues thanks to over £3 million of government investment in legal support.
Business expenses you can claim if you're self-employed
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
Updates relating to the Early Legal Advice Pilot
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
This guidance explains how legal pro bono assistance can add value to development programming
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
Find out how to get the court to make a detailed assessment of your solicitor's bill if you think it's too expensive. Includes information from the withdrawn 'Bill of costs (SCCO)' guidance.
Find out if you can get legal aid, which can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court or at a tribunal if you can’t afford it
Information relating to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023.
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