| Links to LAW2 - Dispute Solving |
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Legal aid |
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Legal Services Commission -  |
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Used to be the Legal Aid Board, the Legal
Services Commission administers State-funding for criminal
and civil cases. |
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Community Legal Service - |
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ADR |
| 3. |
ACAS** - |
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The services ACAS provide as alternatives to the courts. |
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The courts |
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The Court Service** - |
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Contains an introduction to the Courts, lists
of judges and judgements, court addresses and more links. |
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Employment Appeals Tribunal - |
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Explains the origins of the EAT and its use. |
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Legal profession |
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The Bar Council** - |
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Explains what barristers do, how they are
recruited and how they are regulated. Gives useful information
on current legal and bar issues. |
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The Law Society** - |
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Explains what solicitors do and how they qualify.
Also has information on how the law society is run and their
view on current legal issues. |
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ILEX: Institute of Legal Executives** - |
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Explains what legal executives do and how
they are trained. Includes a look at current and future issues. |
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Queen’s Counsel - |
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Details how to apply for the position as well
as salaries and appointments. |
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The Judges |
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Department for Constitutional Affairs - |
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Formerly the Lord Chancellor’s Dept,
explains all aspects of the judges including statistics, appointments
and salaries. |
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Judicial Studies Board - |
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Contains detailed information on the training
of judges. |
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