This section contains information about organisations that can offer free
legal advice to Islington residents. It also contains links to other useful
organisations.
Islington Law Centre provides free legal advice and assistance to people who live, work or study in the Borough of Islington. The Law Centre has a specific commitment to people on a low income, and to assist with those areas of law where no free Legal Help is available.
For more information, click on the Islington Law Centre link on the right,
under Useful Websites.
Community Legal Service Direct is an easy to use service that can help you deal with your legal problems. It provides free, confidential and independent information, help and advice on a range of common issues.
For more information, click on the Community Legal Service Direct link on the
right, under Useful Websites.
Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and independent advice from over 3,000 locations including bureaux, GP surgeries, hospitals, colleges, prisons and courts. Advice is available face-to-face and by telephone. Most bureaux offer home visits and some also provide email advice.
For more information, click on the Citizens Advice Bureaux link on the right,
under Useful Websites.
Mediation involves an independent third person helping parties in dispute to reach a resolution. The mediator does not make decisions or impose a settlement. They encourage and facilitate a settlement that is decided by and acceptable to the parties themselves.
For more information, click on the Legal Services Commission link on the right, under Useful Websites.
Page Last Updated: 31 October 2008