Legal advice
There is a range of legal advice and information
services available to residents, from legal aid and debt
counselling to witness support and child protection orders.
The council also provides support to a number of
community legal advice agencies who provide a free
service to anyone who lives works or studies in Tower Hamlets.
There are also a number of solicitor firms who provide
legal aid
services to eligible clients.
Legal aid
Free legal advice may be obtained from
solicitors under our advice and assistance scheme. If you are
on a low income Legal Aid may pay for your solicitor.
Witness and
victim support
The council’s team liaises closely with other
key services and encourages witnesses to go to court. If a witness
feels vulnerable, fears reprisals and is at risk, then the team
will provide them with both moral and physical support.