Access to Justice - P2 & P3

Question 1

Civil sources of legal advice?

Answer 1

• CAB
• Helplines
• Trade unions
• Law Centres

Question 2

Describe Helplines:

Answer 2

Government funded and provides telephone advice for problems like debt and domestic abuse.

Question 3

Describe the Citizen’s Advice Bureaux:

Answer 3

Free of charge to the public and provide advice on issues like debt and housing.

Question 4

Describe Law Centres:

Answer 4

They employ solicitors and barristers who will advise mainly on housing, employment and immigration.

Question 5

Describe Trade Unions:

Answer 5

Advice and legal representation to their members in any dispute involving employment.

Question 6

Private sources of funding for civil cases?

Answer 6

Only available to the wealthy or businesses.
- Legal insurance
- Conditional Fee Agreements

Question 7

Public funding for civil cases?

Answer 7

Limited.
- Since 2013 has only been available for cases on children’s rights.
- Means test, disposable income, e.g.