How can children get legal advice?
Specialist solicitors and the Children’s legal centre can help. For Care proceedings and associated matters search our online Find a solicitor facility, using ‘children law’ to find solicitors on the panel of solicitors recognised as competent in representing children and other parties in care and other proceedings under The Children Act and related matters. Children needing advice and support can contact Childline 0800 1111. The Children’s Legal Centre at is a national charity, based at Essex University, offering free advice on all aspects of law affecting children and young people. There is a special advice/advocacy service for children or parents involved in an education dispute in South East England but they will also help with problems outside this area.
