This site lists the ombudsmen and other complaint-handling bodies who may be able to help you, if you have a complaint outside the courts

An adviser to U.K. Government bodies responsible for maritime legislation or regulation. Research and drafting of international instruments for the harmonisation of maritime and mercantile law.

HRLA is a forum for those involved in the law and legal professions to discuss human rights issues.

Law Costs Draftsmen

A forum for exchanging ideas amongst lawyers advising in a relatively new legal specialism.

ELSA is the world's largest independent law students' association. It comprises a membership close to 30 000 students and recent graduates who are interested in law and have demonstrated commitment to international issues.

A group of professionals dedicated to providing a quality service to the victims of abuse. It is possible to join online. Useful legal information on child abuse claims is on the site.

CCRC is an independent public body that was set up in March 1997 by the 1995 Criminal Appeal Act. Its purpose is to review possible miscarriages of justice in the criminal courts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and refer appropriate cases to the appeal courts.

Responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy.

Legal Recruitment, Information and Law Related Jobs in Devon, Exeter and Cornwall

Dorset Law Society is a local body representing the interests of members of the Solicitor's profession. The Society can assist you in selecting a firm to handle your legal matter, based on information on legal specialisms lodged by firms with the Society. The Society offers a free Conciliation Service for anyone who cannot resolve a complaint against their own solicitor in the Dorset area.

Family Justice Council homepage

FOIL exists to provide a forum for the exchange of information between lawyers acting predominantly or exclusively for insurance clients.

To deliver justice efficiently and effectively

The Home Office is the government department responsible for ensuring we live in a safe, just and tolerant society by putting public protection at the heart of all we do.

Information about judiciary

The objectives of the society are to promote and protect the interests of its members, to promote fair practice and prevent abuses in the profession and to adopt such measures as may best serve these ends.

An independent charity with a mission to support, promote and encourage a commitment to pro bono across the solicitors' profession. LawWorks aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice to individuals and communities in need.

Look after legal aid in England and Wales.

The independent Research Division of the Legal Services Commission (LSC)

The Lincolnshire Criminal Justice Board aims to reduce crime & the fear of crime & to dispense justice fairly & efficiently.

One of the largest law societies in England and Wales. Membership is broad and varies from practitioners engaged in high value commercial work to complex charity work. The Society prides itself at being at the forefront of debate and has been able to communicate on behalf of its members their concerns in a number of areas both public and professional.

Middesex Law Society Missions are: - To Promote the interests of all solicitors in the Society's area. - To make representations on behalf of those solicitors to the Law Society, Parliament and others. - To support and encourage Legal Education & Training. - To work with similar organisations to organise social activities for its members.

Nottinghamshire Law Society was founded in 1875 and since that time has become a well-respected organisation within the legal community. We aim to offer our members forward-thinking courses and pioneering services. We were pleased to be awarded a grant by the 1997 Local Law Society Challenge Fund for Innovation.

(OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, providing a practical framework of best practice for opening up and encouraging the re-use of public sector information

Draft Government Bills for introduction into Parliament and related Parliamentary business.

UK government's online planning and building regulations resource

Aim of improving the practice of family law to prevent the legal process increasing acrimony between separating couples and to avoid family law being seen as just another type of litigation.

The Council of the Society meets every month to discuss current topics and to make appropriate recommendations to the Law Society of Scotland, the Scottish Law Commission, Government and other official bodies.

The Bankruptcy Association was established in 1983. The aims of the Association are the same now as they were back in 1983. These are: - To provide truly independent practical help, advice and comfort to those who fall into serious debt and bankruptcy. - To campaign for reform of our insolvency legislation and related laws.

This site contains information for a diverse audience: if you are a barrister; a solicitor looking to instruct a barrister; looking to qualify as a barrister; or a member of the public, there is information here for you. The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales. It has established the Bar Standards Board to deal with the regulation of barristers, while the Council itself provides representation and services for the Bar.

A newly established bilateral legal organisation founded in conjunction with The Law Society of England and Wales and interested Pakistani Practitioners.

To encourage and develop mediation and other cost-effective dispute resolution and prevention techniques in commercial and public-sector disputes.

The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK.

The City of London Law Society representing city lawyers.

This website is developing links with law reform agencies, and others, across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales.

The Crown Prosecution Service : The CPS is responsible for prosecuting people in England and Wales charged with a criminal offence

Promote community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.

To oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.

Promotes opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services.

Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications

The Faculty of Advocates is an independent body of lawyers who have been admitted to practise as Advocates before the Courts of Scotland. The Faculty includes practising and non-practising members. The current practising Bar includes an increasing proportion of women. Women make up approximately one quarter practising membership. Total numbers now stand at just over 460, of whom approximately one fifth are Queen’s Counsel. The taking of Silk, as assumption of the title of Queen’s Counsel is commonly known, depends upon the prerogative of Her Majesty. This is exercised through the First Minister upon the recommendation of the Lord Justice-General. The Dean of Faculty is consulted in the course of this process. As a general rule, Silk is awarded to experienced Counsel, who are considered to have achieved distinction in full-time practice.

Responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain

Encourages development of publicly funded legal services for those most disadvantaged in society and promotes the Law Centre model as the best means of achieving this.

Whether you are a member of the public seeking guidance on the selection of a solicitor suitable to assist you in a legal matter, or a member of the profession seeking further information on the work of the Society and the benefits of membership, we hope that you will find what you are looking for.

The Society for Computers and Law is the leading UK organisation focussing on the development of IT-related law

An international membership organization connecting, informing and mobilizing thousands of people and organizations committed to achieving women's rights

Provide members with opportunities and resources to enhance professionalism and ensure continued growth and success