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
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Regulator for solicitors and law firms in England and Wales.
Find a provider
Find a Solicitor (The Law Society)
Official Law Society search for regulated solicitors and firms.
CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)
Professional body for Chartered Legal Executives and paralegals.
Legal aid
Find a legal aid adviser or solicitor
Official gov.uk tool to find legal aid providers by area of law.
Courts & prosecution
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
The principal prosecuting authority for England and Wales.
Complaints & oversight
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
Oversees the police complaints system in England and Wales.
Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
Independent body reviewing possible miscarriages of justice.
News & guidance
Rep training & guides
These official links complement our free rep knowledge base — practical articles on PACE, interviews, legal aid, and station work.