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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 .
How to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice in England and Wales.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Find specific information and funding guidance so you can run your mediation service according to Legal Aid Agency (LAA) contracts.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid explored options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
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