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Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation

Website of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) an organisation whose aim is to provide legal assistance to deprived people in Indonesia and to campaign for "social justice, human rights and democratic values". The site gives information about the YLBHI detailing its work and activities in post-Suharto Indonesia including case advocacy, development of people's legal resources and policy research. The site can be viewed in English or Indonesian.

Brennan Center for Justice

The Brennan Center for Justice is based at the New York University, School of Law. The Center was established in 1995 in honour of Supreme Court Justice William Brennan and carries out education, research and litigation in the areas of "democracy, poverty and criminal justice". There are details of programmes being run at the Brennan Center. Resources include a blog, commentary on current issues, a clearinghouse of Brennan Center court cases and litigation, e-alerts, press releases and publications.

ScoLAG: Scottish Legal Action Group

Website of the Scottish Legal Action Group (ScoLAG), whose aim is "to promote equal access to justice in Scotland." The site provides a list of events organised by the group and access to the contents pages and selected sections from their monthly journal, ScoLAG Legal Journal. The free sections of the journal which appear in full in PDF format include the editorial, consultations, events and the web review articles which look at websites covering a particular theme. Issues are available on the website back to April 2000. The site also has a page of web links.

Legal Services Commission of South Australia

Official website of the South Australian Legal Services Commission (LSC) which was established in 1977 to increase access to justice by providing free legal advice and legal aid to people who cannot afford private legal representation. The website explains the role of the LSC and gives guidance on claiming legal aid. There is also information on the Legal Advice Service, courses run by the LSC and a link to the online Law Handbook. A reference guide on applying for legal aid is provided for legal practitioners.

Law Centres Federation

Co-ordinating body for law centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The site includes background information about law centres and access to justice. Contact details for law centres are provided, together with policy and research documents, leaflets and a newsletter. Parts of the site are restricted to members only.

Review of civil litigation costs

This section of the Judiciary website is devoted to official reviews of civil litigation costs, from Lord Justice Jackson's prelimary and final reports of 2009 and 2010 onwards. It provides background information about the reviews, the official reports on civil litigation costs, pilot studies, press releases, speeches, responses to consultations and related documents.

National Legal Aid

Website of National Legal Aid (NLA), the organisation representing the state Legal Aid Commissions in Australia. The NLA seeks to improve leadership and management of the legal aid system by means of cooperation and knowledge-sharing. The independent Legal Aid Commissions provide access to legal information, advice and representation for people in their states or territories who are unable to afford the services of a private lawyer. The NLA site gives access to contact details and websites of each of the Legal Aid Commissions.

Public Interest Law Initiative

The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) is an American NGO concerned with promoting access to justice in Illinois. It runs a pro bono initiative, student internship programmes and graduate fellowship programmes to encourage participation in the field of pro bono legal advice. Its website has information about its activities and events and provides links and guidance for the public, pro bono volunteers, law firms, corporations and others.

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice section of the UK government website, covering courts, prisons, probation services, civil rights and related matters. Provides research reports and studies, rules and guidance, policy documents and statistics. Offers information to the general public about rights and the law, including legal advice and legal aid; consumer rights; data protection; disability rights; problems in the workplace; and residential property disputes. 

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