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Legal advice

If you need legal advice about your loved one's situation, you can contact the following organisations for support. You can also find details of other organisations at https://www.lawworks.org.uk/legal-advice-individuals.

Prisoners’ Advice Service

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You can email the Prisoners' Advice Service or use the contact form on their website at http://www.prisonersadvice.org.uk. You should also encourage your loved one to call PAS directly from their prison, as the service can often offer more help when they speak to a prisoner directly.

Published: 10th May, 2024

Updated: 13th May, 2024

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Prison Reform Trust

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Although they do not offer legal advice, the Prison Reform Trust can help with prison-related issues, policies, and procedures.

  • https://prisonreformtrust.org.uk/ 
  • Advice line - freephone 0808 802 0060

Published: 12th May, 2024

Updated: 13th May, 2024

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The Queen Mary University of London Legal Advice Centre

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The Queen Mary University of London Legal Advice Centre provides free legal advice to members of the public and staff and students at Queen Mary University of London: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/lac/ 

Published: 12th May, 2024

Updated: 13th May, 2024

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Inside Justice

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Inside Justice is a charity that conducts casework investigations on behalf of people who claim they have been wrongly convicted. They operate a very strict acceptance criteria and a stringent triage application process and will signpost prisoners and families to other organisations that can help: https://www.insidejustice.co.uk/

Published: 13th May, 2024

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