Legal system
Dealing with legal problems can be difficult and confusing.
Here we explain things like getting free or affordable legal advice and taking your case to court without a lawyer.
Finding free or affordable legal help
Find out how to get legal help if you're on a low income, including advice from a law centre or legal aid solicitor, and trial or tribunal representation by a pro bono barrister.
Rape and sexual assault
Information on rape and sexual assault, including definitions, sources of specialist help and further information.
Going to court without a solicitor or barrister
If you’re going to a tribunal or court without a lawyer, find out where to get help to represent yourself and what a McKenzie Friend, the Personal Support Unit or an interpreter can do.
If you have a court hearing by phone or video call
Check how to prepare if a court or tribunal offers you a remote hearing.
Going to court as a witness
Get advice on giving evidence in court as a witness or a victim including where to get help and support.
A business takes legal action against you to recover losses for theft
What to do if you are accused of shoplifting, theft or negligence at work where the business is trying to recover compensation for alleged losses.