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The Bar Pro Bono Unit
- A clearing house matching barristers prepared to undertake pro bono work with those who need their help. Includes resources for clients, professionals, and students, with news, events, and contacts.
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LawWorks Clinics Network
- A charity providing free legal help to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay for it and are unable to access legal aid. Includes a listing of member services across the UK, with contacts.
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Legal Aid Practitioners Group
- An association of and for legal aid lawyers, that also campaigns to continue and protect legal aid provision; includes details of membership, events, news, resources, and contacts.
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Legal Services Commission
- Runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales; provides a guide to their community legal advice and criminal defence services.
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Legal Services Research Centre (LSRC)
- An independent research unit set up to inform legal aid policy and reform. Includes a guide to their projects and publications, with an events diary and contacts.
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Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission
- Funds lawyers and advice providers to help people who are eligible for legal aid to protect their rights in civil matters and in criminal cases. Describes their services, with a FAQ and resources.
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Public Defence Solicitors' Office
- Organisation that provides advice and assistance in criminal cases in Scotland, from arrest and charge through to representation in court; describes the scheme and eligibility criteria, with contacts.
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Scottish Legal Aid Board
- Responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland. Includes resources and information for the public, updates for professionals, news, and contacts.
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Young Legal Aid Lawyers
- A group of lawyers who are committed to practising in areas of criminal and civil law that have traditionally been publicly funded; includes details of membership and campaigns, with news and contacts.
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