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Office of the People's Lawyer

Statutory free legal representation.

What this authority does

Provides free legal advice and representation in criminal, civil and land matters, including before the Magistrates' Courts sitting in their lands jurisdiction on the outer islands.

Services for the public

  • Criminal defence
  • Civil representation
  • Land disputes
  • Outer island circuits

Before you contact this authority

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