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Work and legal

Organisations that can support you with legal issues and problems relating to work.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

Not available in Northern Ireland: Provides free, impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law.


Action Fraud

England, Wales and Northern Ireland: The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Report to them if you've been scammed, de-frauded or have experienced cyber-crime.


CIFAS

UK-wide: Not-for-profit fraud prevention membership organisation.


CISAS (Communication and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme)

UK-wide: Independent investigation of complaints about telephone and internet providers. The service is provided free of charge.


Civil Legal Advice (CLA)

England and Wales only: Free confidential legal advice, access to legal aid and signposting to local legal advice.


Department of Work & Pensions (DWP)

Not available in Northern Ireland: Administration of most benefits and state pensions. If you're in Northern Ireland you need to contact the Social Security Agency.


Disability Law Service

England only: Free legal advice for disabled and deaf people. Also providing support for carers.


DVLA

UK-wide: Enquiries about driving licences, road tax and registering a vehicle off-road (SORN).


Law Centres Federation

England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Initial point of contact for seeking free legal help on a local, face-to-face basis.


Leasehold Advisory Service

England and Wales only: Free advice on the laws affecting leasehold properties.


Legal Aid Agency

England and Wales only: Information and guidance on the legal aid scheme, including an eligibility calculator.


Legal Services Agency

Scotland only: Charitable advice centres providing an initial point of contact for those seeking free legal help.


Northern Ireland Courts Service

Northern Ireland only: Information about attending court, paying fines, appealing a sentence, jury service and tribunals.


Office of the Public Guardian

UK-wide: Protects people who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. For example, concerning their health and finance.


Parking & Traffic Regulations Outside London (PATROL)

England and Wales only: Guide to the local authority penalty charge notice (PCN) process, including how to challenge them.


Parking On Private Land Appeals (POPLA)

England and Wales only: An independent appeals process for people disputing charges issued against people parking on private land.


Pay and Work Rights Helpline

UK-wide: Helpline run by ACAS advising on employment rights.


Prisoner’s Advice Service

England and Wales only: Legal advice and information for prisoners in England and Wales, along with support for pursuing prisoners’ complaints.


Refugee Action

England only: Online advice and support for refugees and asylum-seekers.


Refugee Council

England only: Impartial advice and support for refugees and asylum-seekers.


Rights Of Women

England and Wales only: Legal advice for women about domestic violence, harassment, divorce, relationships, children, civil partnerships and parenting.


Scottish Legal Aid Board

Scotland only: All advice and support relating to legal aid.


Stop Hate UK

UK-wide: Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims of hate crimes, witnesses and third parties.


The Illegal Money Lending Team

England only: Report a loan shark and get advice on dealing with the situation.


Traffic Enforcement Centre

England and Wales only: National county court centre used for processing parking penalties issued by local authorities.


Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit

Wales only: Report a loan shark and get advice on dealing with the situation.


Work Smart

UK-wide: Website from the Trades Union Congress with information on workplace rights and the duties of employers.