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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 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
Legal aid helps pay for legal advice, mediation or representation in court - see if you can claim.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
How UK and global legal professionals and businesses can grow, partner and collaborate through the GREAT Legal Services campaign.
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Indonesia.
Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.
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.
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.
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 Legal...
To help you protect, manage and enforce your intellectual property (IP) rights in Philippines.
Payments on account in civil cases, inquests, police station remote attendance, mental health tribunals, family hearings, and travel and mileage.
Our short film showcases the breadth of work government lawyers and legal trainees are involved
Information regarding the application and assessment process for the legal trainee scheme
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
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).
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
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