In Wales and England legal aid is governed by “Legal Services Commission”, LSC. They ensure that people get the correct information, advice and legal assistance they need to deal with a range of problems such as:
Criminal cases
Civil cases - with exceptions including libel, most personal injury cases, associated cases with the running of businesses, and family cases.
The LSC is responsible for the Community Legal Service (civil) and Criminal Defence Service (criminal) legal aid schemes. Depending on the type of case, legal aid may or may not be means tested.
LSC works in partnership with solicitors and non-profit organisation. There fundamental work is to provide social and legal justice for the vulnerable and socially excluded people. There job is to make sure that applicants can access the assistance they require to address their problems.
Legal aids in Wales and England can be obtained through the internet, and/or over the telephone.
In Wales and England legal aid is governed by “Legal Services Commission”, LSC. They ensure that people get the correct information, advice and legal assistance they need to deal with a range of problems such as:
LSC works in partnership with solicitors and non-profit organisation. There fundamental work is to provide social and legal justice for the vulnerable and socially excluded people. There job is to make sure that applicants can access the assistance they require to address their problems.