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Official Legal Resources

Authoritative, official links for criminal justice in England and Wales — regulators, legal aid, courts and prosecution, complaints bodies, and trusted guidance. These are editorial signposts, not paid listings.

What are these? The resources below are links to official, independent organisations (such as the CPS, the SRA, and the Law Society). They are provided as a public reference. They are not provider listings, cannot be claimed, and their inclusion is not an endorsement. Looking for a firm or representative instead? Search the provider directory.

Regulators

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Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Regulator for solicitors and law firms in England and Wales.

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Bar Standards Board (BSB)

Regulator for barristers in England and Wales.

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CILEx Regulation

Regulator for Chartered Legal Executives and CILEX practitioners.

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Legal Services Board

Oversight regulator for legal services in England and Wales.

Find a provider

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Find a Solicitor (The Law Society)

Official Law Society search for regulated solicitors and firms.

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The Law Society

Professional body representing solicitors in England and Wales.

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The Bar Council

Professional body representing barristers in England and Wales.

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CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)

Professional body for Chartered Legal Executives and paralegals.

Legal aid

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Legal Aid Agency (LAA)

Government body that funds and administers legal aid.

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Find a legal aid adviser or solicitor

Official gov.uk tool to find legal aid providers by area of law.

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Check if you can get legal aid

Official gov.uk eligibility checker for legal aid.

Courts & prosecution

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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

The principal prosecuting authority for England and Wales.

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Find a court or tribunal

Official gov.uk directory of courts and tribunals.

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Legislation.gov.uk

The official home of UK legislation.

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PACE Codes of Practice

Official Home Office PACE codes governing police powers.

Complaints & oversight

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Legal Ombudsman

Independent complaints service for legal services consumers.

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Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

Oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales.

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Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)

Independent body reviewing possible miscarriages of justice.

News & guidance

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Law Society Gazette

Leading news source for the solicitors' profession.

Rep training & guides

These official links complement our free rep knowledge base — practical articles on PACE, interviews, legal aid, and station work.