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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.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or…
You’ll be referred to as the ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…
You’ll be referred to as the: ‘applicant’ if you brought the case, for…
You can get legal advice to help you with your case, even if you choose to…
We help people who are vulnerable because of their lack of mental capacity or young age to take advantage of the services offered by the justice system. This helps them to avoid being socially excluded. OSPT works with the Ministry...
Chris Stephen was Legal Secretary to the Advocate General from 01 January 2018 to 12 January 2021. Education Chris has an LL.B (Hons) from the University of Aberdeen and an LL.M from the London School of Economics & Political Science...
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 Includes information from the withdrawn 'Bill of costs (SCCO)' guidance.
Duty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2025 and contact details.
Guideline figures for carrying out a summary assessment of court costs, listed by pay band and grade for different parts of the country.
Draft specification and guidance for the crime contract published today, Tuesday 23 December, in relation to the Victims and Prisoners Act 2025.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tariq Sadiq on 23 December 2025.
Find contact details of panel deputies available to support people who lack mental capacity.
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