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Scope of the Voluntary Sector Advice Service
What does the service offer?
Liberty will provide advice and information on queries relating to human rights law, we are unable to assist with general legal queries. This service is only available to voluntary sector organisations (other services are available to the public). Advice given under this service is not to be considered formal legal advice. We can only advise on matters arising in England & Wales.
Will Liberty take on the case?
Liberty is a campaigning organisation that only takes on cases that we believe will set important precedents or that will lead to a change in the law. These test cases are designed to force changes in the law, usually by mounting a challenge under European human rights law or the Human Rights Act 1998. We do not do general case work. We receive a great deal of queries but only take up a very small proportion of these as cases.
A solicitor is already involved, can Liberty still advise?
Liberty is not able to advise in relation to individuals who already have a solicitor acting for them. We receive a considerable number of queries and must focus our resources on assisting those without formal legal representation. You should advise the individual to raise any questions or concerns about their case with their solicitor.
If you are a member of the public and would like advice, please click here.
Liberty will provide advice and information on queries relating to human rights law, we are unable to assist with general legal queries. This service is only available to voluntary sector organisations (other services are available to the public). Advice given under this service is not to be considered formal legal advice. We can only advise on matters arising in England & Wales.
Will Liberty take on the case?
Liberty is a campaigning organisation that only takes on cases that we believe will set important precedents or that will lead to a change in the law. These test cases are designed to force changes in the law, usually by mounting a challenge under European human rights law or the Human Rights Act 1998. We do not do general case work. We receive a great deal of queries but only take up a very small proportion of these as cases.
A solicitor is already involved, can Liberty still advise?
Liberty is not able to advise in relation to individuals who already have a solicitor acting for them. We receive a considerable number of queries and must focus our resources on assisting those without formal legal representation. You should advise the individual to raise any questions or concerns about their case with their solicitor.
If you are a member of the public and would like advice, please click here.
