Legal Advice

Where to get advice and support on a whole range of legal issues, from family rights, to the criminal justice system. Also support over false allegations and CRB checks.

Family Rights Group

Advises families whose children are involved with or require social care services

Citizens Advice Bureau

Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.

FASO

Voluntary organisation dedicated that supports anyone affected by a false allegation of abuse

Criminal Justice System Online

Information on the criminal justice system (England and Wales).

Direct Gov

Information on employment law, including adoption rights

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

Information on Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks – required for all prospective adopters.

Children’s Legal Centre

Provides legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK. Areas covered include child law, education law and family law.

Community Legal Service Direct

Free, confidential legal advice. Also  includes a Legal Aid calculator for you to work out what you are entitled to.