England and Wales

Civil Court Users Association

The Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) represents organisations and individuals using the civil courts in England and Wales. Many CCUA members are from banks, finance houses, law firms, utility companies, collections agencies and other bodies connected to the credit or debt recovery sectors. The website has information about membership, FAQs relating to civil courts, civil procedure updates and events listings. It also includes responses to policy consultations and blogs on civil court matters.

England and Wales High Court (Senior Courts Costs Office) Decisions

Decisions of the Senior Courts Costs Office (formerly the Supreme Court Costs Office) from 2000 onwards, provided by the British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII). Cases can be browsed by year or party name, and there is a search facility. The earliest decisions are in summary form only. BAILII is a collaborative service providing free access to primary legal materials for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Council for Licensed Conveyancers

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is responsible for regulating, training and issuing annual licences to licensed conveyancers (specialist property lawyers) in England and Wales. Its website has searchable directories of CLC lawyers and probate practitioners, guidance on using a licensed conveyancer, a guide to professional conduct, rules and practice notes and details of the CLC's complaints procedure. There is also information about qualifying as a licensed conveyancer, details of courses, examinations and practical training.

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn is one of the four Inns of Court, colleges of barristers which have the authority to call people to the Bar in England and Wales. Its website provides information on admission to the Inn, sponsorship and applying for pupillage. There is also information about the history of Lincoln's Inn, staff and officers, the Bar Representation Committee and the Library.

Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Middle Temple is one of the four Inns of Court, colleges of barristers which have the authority to call people to the Bar in England and Wales. Its website has information for students, covering the organisation of the Bar, becoming a barrister, admission to the Inn, courses (including continuing education for new practitioners), scholarships and awards. There are also details of the history of Middle Temple, banqueting facilities, library and archive services and events.

Equality and Human Rights Commission

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory body responsible for equality, diversity and human rights in Britain. Its website provides advice relating to discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation and gives practical guidance on bringing a discrimination claim. There is a section dealing with rights in settings including employment, shops and services, health and social care, legal services, transport and education.

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