Tuvalu government
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Office of the People's Lawyer
Statutory free legal representation for individuals.
What this authority does
Provides free legal advice and representation to Tuvaluans in criminal, civil, family and land matters. It is the principal — often the only — route to representation, and it appears in the High Court and Island Courts alike.
Services for the public
- Criminal defence
- Civil representation
- Land disputes
- Family matters
Before you contact this authority
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