A number of organisations are mentioned in the guide:
Bodies which regulate lawyers
All of the following organisations are explained in the guide:
- The Law Society regulates solicitor’s professional conduct
- The Standards Board regulates the professional conduct of barristers
- Institute of Legal Executives regulates the professional conduct of legal executives
- Middle Temple is one of the four ‘Inns of Court’. In order to practice as a barrister, men and women are required to pass formal examinations at the ‘Inns Of Court School of Law’ (or one of the other approved academic institutions), and to be ‘called to the bar’ at one of the four historic ‘Inns’. The author of the guide is a member of Middle Temple, and the Middle Temple website provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Inn, of the profession generally, as well as the life of the bar today.
Government bodies relevant to some claims
The following organisations are referred to in the guide:
- The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority deals with injury claims arising from criminal conduct
- The Motor Insurers Bureau deals with claims arising from road traffic accidents against uninsured or untracable drivers
- The Health and Safety Executive protects people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities, and investigates serious accidents in the workplace.
Legal Resources
- British and Irish Legal Information Institute: A terrific database of legal information and decisions
- Civil Procedure Rules: These are the rules that govern injury claims in England and Wales
- Justice: The official Ministry of Justice website, which has a wealth of information including how to locate local courts.
Other Organisations
- Citizens Advice Bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing advice and information, and by influencing policymakers
- Battle Back: a charity which uses adventure training and sports rehabilitation to help seriously wounded service personnel gain independence and confidence to focus on what they can achieve, rather than what they can’t. Supported by Help for Heroes and the MoD, Battle Back has close links to the UK Paralympics team.