Access to Justice and Funding Flashcards
1
Q
What are helplines?
A
Government funded scheme which provide free telephone advice for problems such as debt and domestic abuse.
2
Q
What are Law Centres?
A
They operate in poorer areas and employ solicitors and barristers who advise on problems concerning housing, employment, welfare benefits and immigration.
3
Q
What are trade unions?
A
They offer their members free legal advice and representation for all work related problems.
4
Q
What are Schemes Run by Lawyers?
A
Solicitors will offer a free half hour interview and may offer them their services ‘pro-bono’.
5
Q
What are ways of privately funding a case?
A
Paying for a solicitor or barrister, private legal insurance and conditional fee agreement
6
Q
When is Civil Legal Aid available?
A
After passing a means and merits test.
