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Guardianship, powers of attorney, & intervention order
Wills & Trusts
Other legal matters
Crime and the criminal justice system
Useful links & resources
The following organisations can offer support with various legal matters in Scotland.
- Law Society of Scotland – Find a registered solicitor.
- Govan Law Centre – A not-for-profit legal practice, offering free or low cost expert advice, court and tribunal representation in Scotland.
- Clan Childlaw – A charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people.
- Scottish Child Law Centre – Provides free and confidential legal advice about Scots law relating to children and young people.
- Scottish Legal Aid Board – For people considering applying for legal aid, wanting to check their eligibility or searching for a solicitor.
- Supporting Offenders with Learning Disabilities (SOLD) – Works to improve support in the justice system in Scotland for people with cognitive and neurological impairment.
- Police Scotland – Reporting or witnessing a crime.
- Office of the Public Guardian Scotland – maintains a public register of powers of attorney registered, guardianship and intervention orders granted and authorisations granted under the access to funds scheme.
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