Gateway to websites

Law

Community Legal Service Direct
Directory of local legal advice services, with
information on whether you qualify for legal
aid, & free legal information leaflets on many
common problems.

CANS Advice Notes 
A detailed and practical summary of the laws of England, Wales and Scotland. Sets out the law in a user-friendly way to make it easier to find the information you need. Access the site from inside the library or outside the library. [Can't get in?]

The Law Society
A range of information from the solicitors' professional body - includes the Find a Solicitor database.

UK Statute Law Database
The official revised edition of the primary legislation of the United Kingdom made available online.  

Credo Reference (formerly Xreferplus) for online books on law. [Can't get in?]

Her Majesty's Courts Service
Includes a range of leaflets to download and print out, and the Court Service Directory with alphabetical listings of law courts by type.

Metropolitan Police
London's law enforcement. Now includes Ask The Met, with answers to many of the questions we ask the police.

UK Police Service
Links to all forces in the UK, including non-geographically-based forces. This site is currently undergoing improvement work.

Criminal Justice System online
With explanations of how the system works.

Crime Reduction
Home Office site with advice on crime prevention at home and at work.

You can find more specialist law resources, such as our subscription databases and

Directories & the legal system        Human rights

Advice & help for consumer, benefits, housing & immigration topics.

Government & politics: National & international for law in the UK and Europe.