Public Funding In Civil Cases Flashcards

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Helplines

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Provide help and advice over the telephone or online. People will have direct access to an operator who is qualified to provide legal advice.

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Citizens advice bureaux

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CABs are found in over 3,500 locations in the UK. They deal with benefit entitlements, debt problems, consumer issues, housing issues and employment issues.

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Law centres

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Law centres provide free legal advice to clients who are disadvantaged

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Trade unions

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OFFER FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION FOR EVENTS SUCH AS BEING INJURED AT WORK.

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Alternate sources of legal advice

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Some solicitors offer free 30-minute first interviews. Also, barristers perform Pro Bono work for people who cannot get legal aid and they may represent them in court.

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