Scotland, Northern Ireland and other territories
Scotland, Northern Ireland and other territories
Scotland
Scotland is governed by Scots law, which is a separate legal system to that of England and Wales.
The Citizens Advice delivers advice services in Scotland from over 300+ community locations. They provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to anyone regarding debts, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination and many more issues.
The University of Edinburgh – Free Legal Advice Centre
The Free Legal Advice Centre provides legal advice to members of the public who live in and around Edinburgh and who are unable to access legal services elsewhere. The service provides a range of free legal assistance and advice including on employment law, family law, and personal injury.
Northern Ireland
The Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to anyone regarding debts, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination and many more issues.
The Channel Islands
Jersey and Guernsey
Jersey and Guernsey are self-governing. UK Laws do not normally extend to these Islands; however, there are instances where they may. Generally, Jersey and Guernsey fall outside of the United Kingdom and therefore have their own legal system.
CAB provides a range of support and advice for various issues. We recommend you check contact options and opening hours at the following websites.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is governed by Manx customary law, which is a separate legal system to that of England and Wales.