Tower Hamlets partners with Instant Law UK

INSTANT LAW LAUNCHES IN TOWER HAMLETS

Instant Law UK is teaming up with Tower Hamlets Council’s Idea Store to launch Instant Law, the interactive, online legal advice service which is being rolled out in an increasing number of libraries throughout the country. The 1^st kiosk at the Idea Stores will be trailed at its flagship store, Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, LondonE1 1BU.

Idea Store users will be able to get free legal advice directly from specialist lawyers via secure video-conferencing software. The dedicated computer screen will display an easy to use menu to help customers  select the area of advice they need which will offer a range of subjects including Immigration, Employment, Landlord & Tenant and Family as well as wide range of other legal, consumer and related matters . This initial consultation is free to visitors to the library, who will be using unique, easy-to-use software and video conference call facilities developed by Instant Law UK.

Ian Dodd, Business Development Director at Instant Law UK said, “People can often find it difficult to fix a convenient appointment time to discuss their problems and some find solicitors’ premises rather intimidating. Providing this service through the library network overcomes these problems and provides a professional advice service. We’re delighted to be launching our first library terminal here in the heart of London. Tower Hamlets Council’s Idea Store servicehas shown itself to be ground-breakingly innovative with this move and they join the other six locations we have using the system.”

Asab Ali, Idea Store Manager said “Being able to obtain free and accurate legal information is vital for our residents. Idea Store users have access to extensive legal databases through our website and now, thanks to Instant Law, we can provide free face to face contact with specialist lawyers in Idea Store Whitechapel.”

Instant Law’s free service will be supported by on-going legal advice delivered by local lawyers so that if face-to-face meetings are required library customers won’t have to travel far.

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For further information contact Ian Dodd on 07766 365412 or at idodd@ian-network.co.uk