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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.
Updates relating to the Early Legal Advice Pilot
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...
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
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.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
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.
The Foundation for Civil Society: Tanzania provides grants and other capacity-building support to civil society organisations in Tanzania.
Ordinary people mistreated or wronged by big, powerful companies will have a better chance of bringing them to court to access justice, thanks to plans unveiled today (4 March 2024).
The Building Safety Fund (BSF) provides funding to fix life safety fire risks associated with cladding in buildings over 18 metres high. This guide explains the process.
The Ministry of Justice has published a Legal Support Action Plan to deliver quicker and easier access to legal support services.
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
Details of the Legal Aid Agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.
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