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The Legal Services Board (LSB) ensures that regulation in the legal services sector is carried out in the public interest and that the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the system. LSB is an executive non-departmental public...
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
How UK and global legal professionals and businesses can grow, partner and collaborate through the GREAT Legal Services campaign.
The Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Dr Gary Kildare as a lay member of the Legal Services Board.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
The Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland (LSA NI) was established under the Legal Aid and Coroners’ Courts Act (NI) 2014 to administer the provision of publicly-funded legal aid. Legal Services Agency (Northern Ireland) is an executive agency, sponsored by the...
OLSO was responsible for investigating complaints against lawyers. The Office was abolished in 2011 with responsibilities passing to the Legal Ombudsman and Office for Legal Complaints.
An overview of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) recommendations following its market study into the legal services sector.
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) was established in 2000 and ran the legal aid scheme in England and Wales. The LSC was replaced by the Legal Aid Agency, an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice, on 1 April 2013.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Details of the Legal Aid Agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Consultation on proposals to amend the Legal Services Act 2007.
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
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