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Anyone know where I can get free legal advice?

I'm about to made redundant but feel that I've been discriminated against. I have some evidence to back up my beliefs, but wondered if anyone knew of anywhere I could get some free legal advice as to whether it is worth pursuing my claims. Thanks for any help. I'll be on all day so will pick a winner later!

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Yep go to the citizens advice bureau. It's free and they are all volunteer solicitors so they know what they are talking about.
Inland revenue site has details of redundancy criteria. You could check this list to see if you have a case. Good luck
you can go to citizens advice... or, most solicitors do a free advice thing... you fill a form in and ask away... put legal advice into search engine and find one local to you.. but dont forget to ask them if they represent your company.. you need to find one who dos'nt have an interest in the co' you are about to go against..
you get good service from www.lawanswers.co.uk - well I have had good advice from them in the past, its free and fast.\ Having been made redundant myself I can also tell you that most lawyers give the first half hour free and they will tell you if there is a case, best go to a good firm as tey wont be likely to give you false hopes just to get your money finally a lot of home insurance policies have a certain amount of legal cover and even a legal helpline that could help. hope one of those helps
citizen advise bereau but wait in the waiting list.
As has been suggested alrady, a good place to start is the Citizens Advice Bureau. The advisors are NOT all trained solicitors however, but they should be able to give you an indication of whether you have a case or not and put you in touch with solicitors who may be able to help. If you do have a case but can't afford the legal fees, CAB can put you in touch with solicitors who do pro bono work. Alternatively, most solicitors will give you half an hour to an hour of their time for free to establish if you have a case and if it's worth their while as well as yours. Phone some solicitors in your region who specialise in employment law.
Being made redundant and being discriminated against are separate things that can overlap, as in your case. Going to your local Citizens Advice Bureaux is not really appropriate in your circumstances. You need the advice of a solicitor specialising in employment law. I suggest you make a search of your favourite search engine for employment lawyers in your town. Make a list and check them out in your local Yellow pages. Choose a law firm that represents employees as they will often offer a free first consultation. If you have a case, they will represent you on a contingency fee basis -i.e. no win no fee. If you are a member of a trade union, contact them immediately so that they can take up your case.
If you belong to a Trade Union or any professional body they are likely to have something too.
There are two obvious and quick sources of assistance. For information, you could start off with ACAS (first link below). If you need something more specific and involved that would require legal aid, have a look at the CLS website (second and third links)
As previously suggested Citizens advice bureau. Alternatively ACAS provide a free employment law helpline on 08457 47 47 47. You may have legal expense insurance as part of a home insurance policy or car insurance policy that can help – most offer a legal helpline that you can phone for free initial advice. If you are a member of a trade union they may be able to assist. Check your local telephone directory to see if you have a local employment law centre that can assist. Otherwise most solicitors will offer a free initial appointment to assess your case - ring the law society on 0207 242 1222 for details of solicitors in your local area.
Seeking legal advice over the Internet is NOT a good idea!