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Initatives The Board is running a number of exciting and innovative projects to assist develop the legal aid system. This section provides information to highlight these interesting developments:
PDSO, the Public Defence Solicitor's Office The Public Defence Solicitors' Office has been serving those in need of criminal legal assistance since 1998. It provides advice and legal representation in all criminal matters. It has a network of seven offices across Scotland. PDSO works alongside private sector criminal legal assistance solicitors. PDSO solicitors are apid an annual salary rather than paid on a case by case basis in the way private solicitors are. Read more about PDSO on their website.
Civil Legal Assistance Office The commencement of Part V of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 allowed the Board to employ solicitors to give advice and assistance under the Act, to act for persons receiving legal aid, or to work with local organisations. In 2008, the Civil Legal Assistance Office - Highlands and Islands was opened for people in the Highlands and Islands who are having difficulties finding legal help or the services of a solicitor - read more.
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