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The Solicitors Regulation Authority
Set and maintain
standards for solicitors, with the aim of giving the public full
confidence in the profession. |
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Her Majesty's Courts Service
Provides administration and support for the Court of Appeal, the High
Court, the Crown Court, the magistrates' courts, the county courts and
the Probate Service. |
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The Home Office
The Home Office is the government department responsible for leading
the national effort to protect the public from terrorism, crime and
anti-social behaviour. |
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The UK Border Agency
responsible for
securing the UK border and controlling migration in the UK. We manage
border control for the UK, enforcing immigration and customs
regulations. We also consider applications for permission to enter or
stay in the UK, and for citizenship and asylum. |
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The Law Society
The Law Society represents
solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the
profession's regulators, government and others, to offering training and
advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors across
England and Wales. |
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UKvisas
UKvisas is a joint
Directorate of the Home Office and Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Manage
the UK’s entry clearance (visa) operation from visa offices at UK
Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates abroad, collectively known as
UK missions. |
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Life in the UK Test
This
site provides information for the Life in the UK Test that is now
required for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) in the UK or
British citizenship. As on 2 April 2007, the new
settlement test and revised life in the United Kingdom citizenship test
came into effect. Applicants for citizenship or settlement (also known
as 'permanent residence' or 'leave to remain') in the United Kingdom
must pass the Life in the United Kingdom citizenship test or take the
special English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) course. |
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The Legal Services Commission
Runs the
legal aid scheme in England and Wales and helps people in need receive
high quality legal advice, assistance and representation. |
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Foreign &
Commonwealth Office
British government department responsible for
overseas relations and foreign affairs, through its headquarters in
London and its Embassies and High Commissions all over the world. |
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Tribunals Service
The
Tribunals Service is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. It
provides common administrative support to 21 central government
tribunals plus the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry and The Gender
Recognition Panel. |
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Asylum & Immigration Tribunal
Purpose is
to hear and decide appeals against decisions made by the Home Office in
matters of immigration and asylum |
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British Council
Connecting the UK to the
world and the world to the UK, the British Council is the UK's
international cultural relations body. |
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Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
JCWI was
formed in the 1960s at a time of new Commonwealth immigration to assist
families coming to a new country. JCWI provided free advice and
assistance for new immigrants and for the settled community wishing to
be reunited with their families. |
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Refugee Council
The
largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum
seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed. |
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Refugee Legal Centre
The
Refugee Legal Centre is an independent organisation offering legal
advice and representation to asylum seekers and refugees. |
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Citizens Advice Bureau
The
Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and
other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,000
locations, and by influencing policymakers. |
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Directgov
They provides a wide
range of public service information from the UK government. |
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Land Registry
Register
title to land in England and Wales. |
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The Law Commission
An
independent body set up by Parliament in 1965 (along with a similar
Commission for Scotland) to keep the law of England and Wales under
review and to recommend reform when it is needed. |
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Crown Prosecution Service
The
Crown Prosecution Service is the Government Department responsible for
prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and
Wales. |
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UK Police Force
Provides
list of Police services for whole of UK. |
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Immigration Law Practitioners'
Association
Professional association of lawyers and academics practising
in immigration, asylum and nationality law. |
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Visit Bratain
The official website for
travel and tourism in the UK. |
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British High Commission Bangladesh
The UK and Bangladesh share a special,
long-standing and deep friendship and a vast array of common interests. |
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Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is
responsible for the courts, prisons, probation, criminal law and
sentencing. |
