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Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen K.C.

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As part of its commitment to promote access to justice, the Faculty facilitates the provision of advice and representation by Advocates free of charge in deserving cases for which no form of funding is available.

Free Legal Services Unit Homepage

Welcome to the Free Legal Services Unit THE UNIT established by the Faculty of Advocates The Free Legal Services Unit was established by the Scottish Bar to provide free legal advice and representation in deserving cases for those who cannot afford the legal help which they need, and who cannot obtain assistance from any other source. Advice and representation is provided by advocates who have volunteered to join the Faculty of Advocates Free Legal Services Panel. HOW CAN THE UNIT HELP? We can help by putting members of the public, referred by an advice agency, in touch with advocates on our panel who can: Give ADVICE - either in the form of a written opinion or verbal advice at consultation; or REPRESENT them in any Court or Tribunal in Scotland; or Provide assistance with MEDIATION FREE OF CHARGE Applications for advice or representation are considered by our Management Committee, whose decisions are final.

Thanks to Faculty for free EAT scheme

A senior judge has gone on record to applaud a free Faculty scheme which helps claimants at hearings of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT).

Faculty Appeals Unit

What services do we offer? Since 2014, Faculty Services Limited has offered a criminal appeals service provided by the Faculty Appeals Unit. The Unit act as Edinburgh agents, offering support to instructing agents and counsel with all aspects of criminal appeal work, providing advice and information, instructing counsel, ensuring all deadlines and procedural requirements are met, and attending appeal hearings. There are many benefits to solicitors in instructing an Edinburgh agent in a criminal appeal.

Stepping out to raise funds for pro bono legal services

The Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland will again be joint national sponsors of the Legal Walks, organised annually by the Access to Justice Foundation to raise money to fund much-needed pro bono services.

About Us

THE FREE LEGAL SERVICES UNIT The Unit receives applications for assistance through advice agencies. The Unit aims to help in cases where the applicant cannot afford to pay for the assistance sought or obtain public funding, has a meritorious case, and needs the help that counsel can provide. Applications are reviewed by one of a number of registered counsel, and the Unit then makes a decision as to whether or not to try to find a volunteer advocate to assist.

Search results for ... free legal services unit

Advocates

Eugene P. Creally K.C.

Gareth Jones K.C.

Douglas B. Ross K.C.

Iain G. Mitchell K.C.

Daniel Byrne K.C.

John N.M. MacGregor K.C.

Gavin J. Anderson K.C.

Marion Caldwell K.C.

Robert G. Milligan K.C.

Susan O'Brien K.C.

Shelagh M. McCall K.C.

Susanne L.M. Tanner K.C.

David McLean K.C.

Duncan G. Hamilton K.C.

Geoffrey D. Mitchell K.C.

Kenneth McBrearty K.C.

Andrew John Bowen K.C.

Nicholas St. John Ellis K.C.

Janys M. Scott K.C.

Philip J.D. Simpson K.C.

Ruth M. Innes K.C.

David J.P. Hay K.C.

James d.C. Findlay K.C.

W. Stuart Gale K.C.

Angela T. Grahame K.C.

Graeme S. Middleton K.C.

David H. Sheldon K.C.

Barry T. Smith K.C.

Andrew L. Brown K.C.

Alan B. Caskie K.C.

Steven Walker K.C.

Paul M. Nelson K.C.

Fiona C Drysdale K.C.

Ian S. Forrester K.C.

Lisa M. Henderson K.C.

Robert B.M. Howie K.C.

Maria B. Maguire K.C.

Marcus E. McKay K.C.

Paul Reid K.C.

Alan R. Dewar K.C.

Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen K.C.

Peter L. Gray K.C.

B.J. Gill K.C.

Marian L.B.G. Gilmore K.C.

Laura Thomson K.C.

Emma C. Toner K.C.

Rachel Shewan K.C.

Ceit-Anna MacLeod K.C.

Gordon S. Balfour K.C.

David J. Turner K.C.

Murdo A. Macleod K.C.

Usman Tariq K.C.

Garry Borland K.C.