Useful links to external websites

Amicus was set up in 1992 in memory of Andrew Lee Jones, who was executed in Louisiana in July 1991. Amicus aims to provide assistance to those practising in the field of capital defence in the USA. Mark George teaches and writes for Amicus.

The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales. It provides representation and services for the Bar, and guidance on issues of professional practice.

The Bar Standards Board was established in January 2006 and is the independent regulatory board of the Bar Council responsible for regulating barristers called to the Bar in England and Wales.

EIN is a specialist provider of information on UK immigration and refugee law via the internet. EIN also contains information on immigration / asylum issues and caselaw.

Shelter knows that bad housing wrecks lives, so we're working hard to ensure everyone has a home. We help 100,000 people a year fight for their rights, get back on their feet, and find and keep a home. And we also tackle the root causes of Britain's housing crisis by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions.

F.A.C.T. (Falsely Accused Carers and Teachers) campaigns on behalf of carers and teachers (and their families) who are victims of false allegations of abuse.

The Housing Law Practitioners Association was set up to provide a forum for practitioners working in the housing field to share knowledge and information.

INQUEST provides an independent free legal advice service to bereaved families and friends on the inquest system. It offers specialist advice to lawyers, advice agencies, policy makers, the media and the general public on contentious deaths and their investigation. Nick Stanage writes for INQUEST Journal.

The purpose of the Legal Action Group is to promote equal access to justice for all members of society who are socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged. To this end, it seeks to improve law and practice, the administration of justice and legal services.

Liberty is one of the UK's leading human rights and civil liberties organisations. It was founded as the National Council for Civil Liberties in 1934 and has campaigned for equal rights for over 70 years.

Established in 1978 the practice of Robert Lizar, Solicitor is committed to providing legal services that promote social justice and has a reputation for dealing with Human Rights issues. Contact Robert Lizar solicitors direct on 0161 227 7777 (Moss Side offices) or 0161 860 7797 (Chorlton offices).