Welcome to the website of the Legal Services Commission

We run the legal aid scheme in England and Wales.

We provide information, advice and legal representation to help two million people each year access justice.

The Community Legal Service (CLS) helps people with civil legal problems such as family breakdown, debt and housing. The Criminal Defence Service (CDS) helps people who are under police investigation or facing criminal charges.

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What's new

Further details on the LSC's position on VAT
LSC announces position on VAT changes
Provider workshops for the Civil Contracts for 2010 consultation
Credit crisis legal aid services get £13m boost
Increase in matter start allocations

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