Legal rights and support

We do not provide legal advice to the public. The links on this page and the information on the pages in this section are provided to help you to understand your rights and to provide information about legal aid.

Legal Services Commission

Works to ensure effective and accessible justice, protect the rights of individuals and modernise the law and constitution

DirectGov - legal aid

Information on legal aid

Advocacy for people with learning disabilities

Information on independent advocates to support people with learning disabilities regarding legal issues

Citizens Advice Bureau

Service to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice and by influencing policymakers