The Low Commission

The Low Commission and Legal Support

The Low Commission on the Future of Advice and Legal Support has been established to develop a strategy for access to advice and support on Social Welfare Law in England and Wales.

For the purposes of its inquiry, the Low Commission considers Social Welfare Law to include: asylum, benefits, community care, debt, education (including special educational needs), employment, housing and immigration.

The Low Commission will be chaired by Lord Colin Low and is made up of eight other Commissioners with expertise in this area. The Low Commission is independent of Government, political parties and advice providers. More information is available on the Commissioners page.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the final report of the Commission. Lord Low would like to thank the trusts and foundations which gave financial support and all those who have contributed to the work of the Commission. Lord Low will be leading some follow-up work to ensure that his report’s recommendations are implemented, please continue to check this site for updates.

Taking the Commission’s work forwards

Following the Report’s launch, the Commission is proceeding to the next phase of its work to influence policy makers, strengthen its evidence base, and engage the public and stakeholders – the simple objective is to see our recommendations implemented. The Legal Action Group have recruited a Campaigns and Research Manager, to support the Commission in driving this phase forwards.

As part of the second stage of the Low Commission’s work we have also published a further follow up report (March 2015).

GETTING IT RIGHT IN SOCIAL WELFARE LAW

Low Commission’s Follow up report

Getting_it_Right_Report_web.pdf (Adobe PDF – 563Kb) Low Commission’s Follow up report

TACKLING THE ADVICE DEFICIT

Low Commission Final Report

Low-Commission-Report-FINAL-VERSION.pdf (Adobe PDF – 567Kb) Low Commission Final Report

Low Commission Press Release

Low-Commission-Press-Release.pdf (Adobe PDF – 41Kb) Low Commission Press Release

Health and advice

See more about our work on advice services in health and care settings, including our latest report on this, here Advice and Heath

The Commission’s work covers: asylum, benefits, community care, debt, education (including special educational needs), employment, housing and immigration. The Commission will take a wide view of its brief, looking at ways of reducing demand for advice and legal support in these areas, as well as investigating new approaches to delivery and funding.

Please visit the About and FAQ pages if you’d like to learn more. Or you can download our latest newsletter here Newsletters

Slot Sites can Provide Extra Financial Support

The Low Commission places special focus on debt and financial means to extinguish it. Many British families are plagued by debt and often times, finding the necessary financial means is not easy. Occasionally, individuals can turn to slot sites UK to find accessory income to support themselves financially. Should that be the case, the Commission recommends that you only sign up and play at licensed slots sites.

The Low Commission works alongside the UK Gambling Commission to ensure that whomever turns to slots websites is guaranteed a fair chance of winning. Also, licensed slot sites have several measures in place to ensure that responsible gaming conducts are maintained throughout.

If you are a user of online slots and you suspect that you have been victim of a scam or suspicious activities related with your gaming activity, make sure you turn to the Low Commission for legal advice and support. We will help you file your complaint and make sure your voice is heard.