Useful Links
Amnesty International -
www.amnesty.org/
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.
Association for the Victims of Medical Acccidents -
www.avma.org.uk/
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is an independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident.
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers -
http://www.apil.com/
THE ASSOCIATION OF PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS (APIL) is dedicated to improving the service provided to victims of accidents and clinical negligence. Over 5,000 solicitors and barristers work with the association to fight for law reform to improve access to justice.
Centre for Corporate Accountability -
http://www.corporateaccountability.org/
An organistation providing information and advice on safety,
law enforcement and corporate criminal accountability issues especially in realtion to accidents/deaths at work.
Charter 88 -
www.charter88.org.uk/
Charter88 believes that people should have as much say as possible about how they are governed and the choices made for them.
Criminal Centre for Crime and Justice Studies (King's College) -
www.kcl.ac.uk/orgs/
Criminal Law News site
European Court of Human Rights -
http://www.echr.coe.int/
Supreme court for human rights law in Europe.
Home Office -
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales.
Inquest -
http://www.inquest.org.uk/
The only charity in the UK which provides help and support for bereaved families trying to deal with Inquests.
Justice for James Miller -
www.justice4jamesmiller.com/
James Miller was a film maker who was making a film in the Gaza strip when he was shot dead on 2nd May 2003. The only shots fired in the area were from an Israeli armed personnel carrier (APC) by a Lieutenant Heib.
Legal Action Group -
www.lag.org.uk/
A national, independent charity which campaigns for equal access to justice for all members of society.
Legal Services Commission -
www.legalservices.gov.uk/
The Legal Services Commission is an executive non-departmental public body created under the Access to Justice Act 1999 to replace the Legal Aid Board.
Resolution -
www.resolution.org.uk/
Resolution is an organisation of 5,000 lawyers and family justice professionals who believe in a constructive, non confrontational approach to family law matters. Resolution also seeks to improve the family justice system. We provide education and training for lawyers and mediators to improve their knowledge of the law and their understanding of the emotional and practical issues of family breakdown. Resolution encourages the use of other dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and collaborative law, where appropriate.
Reunite -
www.reunite.org/
A charity dedicated to helping those affected by parental child abduction
Statewatch -
www.statewatch.org/
Monitoring the state and civil liberties in the European Union.
The National Black Police Association -
www.nationalbpa.com/
The National Black Police Association seeks to improve the working environment of Black staff by protecting the rights of those employed within the Police Service.
The Patients Association -
www.patients-association.org.uk/
An organisation which assists and advises patients