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3 years ago

The Govan Law Centre list one of their services as...

The Govan Law Centre list one of their services as Family Law. However, when called, they say they ONLY do evictions, nothing else. Appalling. I hope they are not in receipt of Government funding for Family or any other type of law for which they offer no services whatsoever !!!!

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3 years ago

Treated terribly!! Put in a complaint about how I ...

Treated terribly!! Put in a complaint about how I was treated and let down but my complaint was not taken seriously or investigated properly. I received an almost arrogant response from a senior solicitor who closed the complaint down without allowing me to respond...The complaint has now gone to the Legal Aid Board!!
I am gutted as I thought this was a valuable service, not the case, treated like dirt and made a stressful situation even more stressful!

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3 years ago

Ok

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4 years ago

Do not bother phoning them. The woman that answere...

Do not bother phoning them. The woman that answered the phone was really rude and abusive. She spoke to me as if I was uneducated and stupid. She told me that it was my fault that I am in the mess that I am in. If you want help then don't go to them. They are worse than useless.

About Govan Law Centre

Govan Law Centre: Using the Law to End Poverty and Discrimination

Govan Law Centre is an independent, community-controlled law centre based in Glasgow, Scotland. The centre was established in 1989 with the aim of providing free legal advice and representation to people who are experiencing poverty or discrimination. Since then, it has become a leading voice for social justice in Scotland.

The centre's mission is to use the law as a tool for social change. It believes that everyone should have access to justice, regardless of their income or background. Its team of experienced lawyers and advisers work tirelessly to provide high-quality legal services that are tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

One of Govan Law Centre's key strengths is its commitment to community empowerment. It works closely with local communities and organisations to identify issues that affect them and develop strategies for addressing them. This approach ensures that its work is grounded in the real-life experiences of those it serves.

The centre provides a wide range of legal services across several areas including housing, welfare rights, employment law, immigration law, debt advice and consumer rights. Its housing team has particular expertise in homelessness prevention and eviction defence. It also runs a successful court representation service which helps people navigate complex legal processes.

In addition to providing direct legal services, Govan Law Centre also engages in policy advocacy at both local and national levels. Its staff regularly contribute their expertise on issues such as housing policy reform, welfare reform and human rights legislation.

Over the years Govan Law Centre has received numerous awards recognising its contribution towards social justice including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Award (Scotland) 2018; Scottish Legal Awards Community Contribution Award 2017; Herald Society Awards Campaigner(s) Of The Year 2016; Scottish Charity Awards Charity Of The Year Finalist 2015; UK Housing Awards Outstanding Contribution To Social Housing Finalist 2014 among others.

If you're looking for expert legal advice from an organisation committed to using the law as a tool for social change then look no further than Govan Law Centre!