LINKS
On this page you will find links to organisations which you may find helpful if you are trying to understand the procedures, and some of the terms used in the various legal processes, or seeking advice prior to embarking on a course of legal action.
THE LAW SOCIETY
The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for solicitors in England and Wales.
Visit : http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law
SOLICITORS FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATION
The Solicitors Family Law Association is an association of over 5000 solicitors who are committed to promoting a non-confrontational atmosphere in which family law matters are dealt with in a sensitive, constructive and cost-effective way.
Visit : http://www.sfla.org.uk/
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The Citizens Advice Bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,200 locations. The Citizens Advice Bureaux are staffed mainly by trained volunteers.
Visit : http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICE
Community Legal Service Direct is the new name for JustAsk!
Visit : http://www.clsdirect.org.uk/index.jsp
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
Visit : http://www.hse.gov.uk
SPECIALIST FRAUD PANEL
Formerly known as the Serious Fraud Panel, from 1st December 2002 it has been known as the Specialist Fraud Panel (SFP).
Visit : http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/contracting/complex_fraud_cases.asp
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS
A guide and directory to the leading law firms and solicitors throughout the UK.
Visit : http://www.chambersandpartners.co.uk/Office of Public Sector Information - OPSI
Legislation as enacted in its original format and as revised text. Legislation published within the last two weeks and details about Acts awaiting Royal Assent can be easily found on the New legislation pages.
Visit : http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/about_legislation
British and Irish Legal Information Institute - BAILII
British and Irish case law & legislation, European Union case law, Law Commission reports, and other law-related British and Irish material.
Visit : http://www.bailii.org/
Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the courts, prisons, probation, criminal law and sentencing.
Visit : http://www.justice.gov.uk/Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS)
Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Our remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public.
Visit : http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/
Crown Court Listing - CourtServe Legal Information Centre
Crown & Combined High Court Daily Courtroom Lists
Visit : http://www.courtnews2.co.uk/courtlists/current/indexdailies.htmEnvironment Agency
The leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.
Visit : http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/Times Law Reports
Visit : http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/reports/
