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Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
How UK and global legal professionals and businesses can grow, partner and collaborate through the GREAT Legal Services campaign.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
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...
When you can share information about your case, what you can share and what to do if someone else shares information.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Your council must help if you’re legally homeless or will become homeless within 8 weeks. Help may include advice, emergency housing or longer-term housing.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
What to do if you think someone's used your intellectual property without permission - types of intellectual property abuse, help resolving disputes and further legal action you can take.
How to get scientific advice about your licence application from MHRA, including: submitting a request, your meeting with MHRA, fees.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
Your chances of obtaining a useful patent are significantly greater if you use an attorney. A patent specification is a legal document and requires specialist skills to draft properly.
This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.
Includes legal aid, consumer advice, discrimination, work and residential property disputes
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Guidance for legal professionals on the new rules for various areas of legal practice.
Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
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