LEGAL PROBLEMS
If you have a legal problem, you may need to speak to a solicitor, though Castlegate or CAB may be able to help. Useful websites include youth information, the site and Liberty (Liberty has detailed information about your rights to e.g. privacy, accessing files, dealing with the police, the mental health system etc).
The Community Legal Service (CLS) is a national helpline that can put you in contact with a local solicitor specialising in the area of law you need (e.g. housing, crime, family law). You can search online or ring their helpline, or ask Castlegate to help you find one. If you are on benefits or a low income you may be able to get help with the costs.
Castlegate offer a free legal advice surgery with students from the York College of Law. They will meet with you at Castlegate and then write to you with legal advice about your situation. Drop-in or phone Castlegate to make an appointement.
For information see drugs and the law
If you have a learning difficulty
The York Advocacy have independent advocates to help you speak up for what you want. Or contact
York People First which is run by and for people with learning difficulties, helping them speak up for themselves and their rights.