Solicitors on trial: two years ago we ruffled a few feathers by criticising the standard of legal advice provided by solicitors. How much have things improved?
Article Abstract:
A survey of the standard of advice provided by solicitors on consumer related problems, undertaken two years ago, was disappointing, with many solicitors failing to give the best advice. A further survey, to see if standards had improved, has found that the standard was generally disappointing, with only a few solicitors offering good advice. Many gave inadequate, or even wrong advice. The differences between the Scottish legal system with that of England and Wales are mentioned, and details are provided about the steps to take if a solicitor has given poor advice, or has overcharged.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 1997
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Need legal advice?
Article Abstract:
There are various sources of legal advice available in the UK, for some of which no charge is made. These include Citizens' Advice Bureaux, law centres, legal advice centres, trading standards departments, some mediators, regulators, trade unions and ombudsmen.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2000
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Do you want to know a secret?
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The effectiveness of the planned UK Freedom of Information Act could be limited by its coverage of only legally registered operations and the use of disclosure exemptions.
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Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0043-4841
Year: 2001
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