Are there any other schemes under which I might get free or cheap legal advice ?
Some solicitors offer Free or Fixed Fee interviews. Law Centres or Citizen Advice Bureaux offer free legal advice.
Some solicitors operate special schemes such as ALAS (Accident Line Advice Scheme) where they will guarantee a free 30 minute first interview for accident victims.
Other solicitors have agreements with certain Trade Unions to provide free advice to members.
If you have car or house insurance you may find that this also covers you for legal expenses, which will cover your solicitor's costs.
There are also some instances where Public Funding is available regardless of your income or capital:
i) The provision of general information about the law and legal system and the availability of legal services.
ii) Legal representation in special Children Act and related proceedings, (e.g. care proceedings).
iii) Legal representation before a Mental Health Review Tribunal.
iv) Legal representation for applicants relating to Child Abduction or the registration of a judgment or maintenance order abroad.
Are there any cases for which Public Funding is not available ?
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