Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Government: Legal System
See also: - Brings together information on the law and personal rights. Includes learning materials, case studies, quizzes and topical items. - The national out of hours service that provides charging advice on behalf of the 42 Crown Prosecution Service Areas in England and Wales, giving the police access to round the clock charging decisions from the CPS. - Remit is to keep the civil justice system under review and consider how to make it more accessible, fair and efficient. The site explains the structure and function of the council and provides a link to the Criminal Procedure Act 1997. - Free, confidential and independent advice for residents of England and Wales. - Supervisory body for legal tribunals and inquiries in England, Scotland and Wales. Provides information about the Council's role, membership and work, and links to related sites. - Agency of the Department for Constitutional Affairs whose remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public. Information about the court system, hearings listings, and official forms and guidance to download. - Independent selection of candidates for judicial offices. Site describes its role, responsibilities, procedures and activities. - Information about the ministry, which took over the duties of the previous department of constitutional affairs and parts of the Home Office in May 2007. - The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates more than 100,000 solicitors in England and Wales. Its purpose is to protect the public by ensuring that solicitors meet high standards, and by acting when risks are identified. The site includes information for solicitors, students and the public. - Government in house legal organisation in the country, advising ministers and administrators on a range of legal questions, including questions of domestic, public and private law, and of EU law, international law and human rights. Includes information about careers with the TSD. - Details of the review by Sir Andrew Leggatts into tribunals.
