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Q: What does Power of Attorney mean?
A: Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby one person (the "Donor") gives another person or persons (the "Attorney") the power to act on his or her behalf with regard to his or her property and financial affairs. For more information visit the Power of Attorney webpage.
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Q: What is an Emergency Protection Order?
A: An emergency protection order is made when a child is in immediate danger and may have to be taken away from home quickly or kept in a safe place. This might be because someone has called the police or Social Services because if they are worried that the child is being hurt or it could be because the child has told someone such as a teacher that they are being hurt. For more information visit the Emergency Protection Order webpage.
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Q: What is the Community Legal Service?
A: The idea behind the Community Legal Service (CLS) was for people to find help easily and feel confident in the quality of service they get from legal service and advice providers. The CLS aims to ensure that people can get help and information about their legal rights and understand how to enforce them in the right place and at the right time. For more information visit the Community Legal Service webpage.
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Q: What is victim support?
A: Victim support is an independent national charity. Victim Support offer a free, confidential service to victims of crime. Trained volunteers based in local schemes contact people following a crime to offer free, confidential support and information. For more information visit the Victim support webpage.
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Q: Where can I find out about Legal Aid?
A: Free legal advice may be obtained from solicitors under the advice and assistance scheme. For more information visit the Legal Aid webpage.
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