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Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.…
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
List of English-speaking lawyers abroad for British nationals who may require legal advice and assistance.
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Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
The home of Government Legal Department on GOV.UK. We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law.
…Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
How to take legal action if someone owes you money (small claims court), how much it costs, what happens next. Includes information from withdrawn guidance EX303, EX304, EX306, EX321, EX325 and EX350.
Get help if you're a victim or witness who needs to give evidence in court. Find out how to review your statement, protection you can get in court and how to claim expenses.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The home of Attorney General's Office on GOV.UK. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provides legal advice and support to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General (the Law Officers) who give legal advice to govern…
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
FCDO travel advice for Cyprus. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Use these letters to ask for documents from the police, courts and other agencies to help you get legal aid.
Use form AAG5 if you need more room to report a tax avoidance scheme to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
…The Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales is appointed by the Office for Legal Complaints to run an independent scheme that resolves complaints about lawyers in a fair and effective way, helping to drive improvements to legal services.
The Official Injury Claim Advisory Group (OICAG) has been set up to support the implementation of the governments Whiplash Reform Programme.
Use this form if you have authority to attend and report on a family proceedings hearing. A form is needed for each hearing you attend.
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