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Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
Updates relating to the Early Legal Advice Pilot
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
A new government-backed scheme providing free legal advice to help 38,000 people a year at risk of losing their home launches today (1 August).
We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
Summary of the Gateway requirements: when and how to direct people to CLA for help.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Content directory signposting to essential guidance and resources for organisations delivering legal aid services funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
CLA contract documents for providers of remote legal advice in family, housing, debt, discrimination, and education
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Contract documentation for providers delivering legal aid services.
Information for competent authorities abroad (and in the UK) about obtaining evidence within the UK (or abroad) to assist in criminal investigations or proceedings.
Draft CLA contract documents for providers of remote legal advice in discrimination and education from 1 April 2021.
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