PRESS RELEASE
INSTANT LAW LAUNCHES
IN ISLINGTON CENTRAL LIBRARY
Instant Law UK
Library 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 of up
to 30 minutes 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 Islington in the heart of London .
Islington Library and Heritage Services has shown its commitment to innovation
with this move, and they join the initial six locations we have using the
system.”
Cllr Janet Burgess said: “We have nearly 1.5 million visits a
year to Islington’s libraries and we are committed to keeping our libraries
open and developing the range of services we offer to the public. We’re excited
to play host to the country’s first online legal service, which will give the
public a new alternative access to legal information and advice.”
Instant Law’s free service is
supported by people who go on to get paid for legal advice. This is 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 John Smith on 020 7527 6922
or atjohn.smith@islington.gov.uk
