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    Information and self-help resources

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    Citizens Advice

    Information from Citizens Advice about:

    • how the legal system works
    • claiming compensation for a personal injury
    • what to do if you face discrimination
    • going to court without a lawyer
    • parking tickets and other common issues.

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts

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    Information from Gov.uk about crime, justice and the law:

    • courts, sentencing and tribunals
    • prisons and probation
    • reporting crimes and getting compensation
    • your rights and the law.

    www.gov.uk/browse/justice

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    Use Gov.uk to search for a legal adviser or family mediator with a legal aid contract in England and Wales.

    find-legal-advice.justice.gov.uk

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    Law Society

    Use the Law Society website to find a solicitor. Search by location, type of legal issue, accreditation and whether they take legal aid.

    www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/using-a-solicitor/find-a-solicitor

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    Gov.uk

    Use Gov.uk to search for an immigration adviser in the UK.

    www.gov.uk/find-an-immigration-adviser

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    Gov.uk

    Use Gov.uk to check if you can get legal aid. Legal aid can help pay for legal advice but whether you get it depends on the type of legal problem you have and your income and savings.

    www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid

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    Law Works

    Directory of legal clinics where you can get free advice about a range of issues.

    www.lawworks.org.uk

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    Resolution

    Directory of family lawyers and mediators who are members of Resolution. Website also offers information and guidance for separating partners.

    www.resolution.org.uk

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    Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

    Search for immigration solicitors who are members of the ILPA.

    www.ilpa.org.uk/search-directory.php

    Organisations that can help

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    South West London Law Centres

    Legal advice about a range of issues, offered via legal aid, free clinics and chargeable services.

    Phone: 020 8767 2777 (read about call charges)
    Open Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5pm
    www.swllc.org

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    Rights of Women

    Free legal advice for women about a range of issues, including family law, domestic violence and related criminal law matters. Evening helpline sessions offer access to pro bono advice from volunteer solicitors and barristers.

    Phone (London Family Law Line): 0207 608 1137 (read about call charges)
    Phone (National Family Law Line): 0207 251 6577 (read about call charges)
    See website for opening hours
    www.rightsofwomen.org.uk

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    Waterloo Action Centre

    Free legal advice on most areas of law including immigration. Can offer casework support and help preparing court forms but don’t provide court representation. Advice given at a weekly drop-in session.

    Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
    14 Baylis Road
    London
    SE1 7AA
    www.waterlooactioncentre.co.uk

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    Support Through Court

    Support for people attending court without a lawyer, offer reassurance, help understanding the court process and help preparing for hearings. Can accompany people to court but don’t provide legal representation.

    www.supportthroughcourt.org

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