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Legal aid in London
With a population of more than 7 million London is the largest city in western Europe.
The region is an area of contrasts.
London is Europe’s richest city but also has some of the most deprived areas in the UK with high levels of unemployment.
More than a quarter of London’s neighbourhoods are in the top 20% most deprived in England.
London is home to 46% of England's minority ethnic population.
Four out of every 10 Londoners belong to a minority ethnic group and they speak 300 languages.
About 85% of all UK asylum applicants live in the capital.
For more statistics about London visit the government office for London website.
Our work in this area
London has more than 900 legal aid providers.
Of these about 80 are not for profit organisations such as law centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux.
The London regional office was able to help 112,500 people in 2006/07, up about 12% on the previous year.
Seeking legal aid?
Community Legal Advice is our helpline offering free, confidential and independent legal advice.
Call the helpline now on 0845 345 4345.
For more information
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Last updated: 24 June 2009