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Ministry of Justice - http://www.justice.gov.uk/
Information about the ministry, which took over the duties of the previous department of constitutional affairs and parts of the Home Office in May 2007. |
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Community Legal Advice - http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/
Free, confidential and independent advice for residents of England and Wales. |
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Legal Services Commission - http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/
The official website of the Legal Services Commission, with details of the Community Legal Service and the Criminal Defence Service. |
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Her Majesty's Courts Service - http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/
Agency of the Department for Constitutional Affairs whose remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public. Information about the court system, hearings listings, and official forms and guidance to download. |
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Advice Services Alliance: Advicenow - http://www.advicenow.org.uk/
Brings together information on the law and personal rights. Includes learning materials, case studies, quizzes and topical items. |
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Civil Justice Council - http://www.civiljusticecouncil.gov.uk/
Remit is to keep the civil justice system under review and consider how to make it more accessible, fair and efficient. The site explains the structure and function of the council and provides a link to the Criminal Procedure Act 1997. |
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Privy Council Office - Judicial Committee - http://www.privy-council.org.uk/output/page5.asp
Information about the court of final appeal for Commonwealth countries, which have retained the appeal to Her Majesty in Council or, in the case of Republics, to Judicial Committee. Also final appeal court for the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK overseas territories. Also determines "devolution issues" within the UK. |
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Social Security & Child Support Commissioners - http://www.osscsc.gov.uk/
Official site offers news, decisions, practice and procedure, cases handled and information on how to appeal. [English, Welsh] |
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Judicial Appointments Commission - http://www.judicialappointments.gov.uk/
Independent selection of candidates for judicial offices. Site describes its role, responsibilities, procedures and activities. |
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Council on Tribunals - http://www.council-on-tribunals.gov.uk/
Supervisory body for legal tribunals and inquiries in England, Scotland and Wales. Provides information about the Council's role, membership and work, and links to related sites. |
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Tribunals Review - http://www.tribunals-review.org.uk/
Details of the review by Sir Andrew Leggatts into tribunals. |
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Inquests into the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales and Mr Dodi Al Fayed - http://www.scottbaker-inquests.gov.uk/
Information relating to the inquests into the two deaths in Paris, conducted by Lord Justice Scott Baker acting as Assistant Deputy Coroner. |
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Treasury Solicitor's Department - http://www.tsol.gov.uk/
Government in house legal organisation in the country, advising ministers and administrators on a range of legal questions, including questions of domestic, public and private law, and of EU law, international law and human rights. Includes information about careers with the TSD. |
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The Office of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner - http://www.olscc.gov.uk/
Website explaining role of the OLSCC which is to improve how the Law Society handles complaints about solicitors in England and Wales |
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DCA: Human Rights - http://www.dca.gov.uk/peoples-rights/human-rights/
Includes law and judgements, policy statements, news and guidance. |