OUR MISSION & AIM The commission will promote fair and equal access to justice in Northern Ireland in it's provision of publicly funded legal services.

Our aim is to provide high quality, customer focused services that target those in greatest need and demonstrate value for money.


  THE COMMISSION

The Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission assumed responsibility on 1 November 2003 for the provision of publicly funded services in Northern Ireland.

The Commission is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPD) that is sponsored by the Northern Ireland Court Service, a part of the Ministry of Justice. The powers of the Commission are set out in Article 7 of the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.

The Commission operates within:

The Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.
Regulations, directions and guidance by the Ministry of Justice:
The resources provided by Parliament through the Ministry of Justice.

Board of Commissioners

Mr Jim Daniell (Chairman)
Mrs Breidge Gadd (Vice Chair)
Mr Les Allamby
Ms Fiona Donnelly
Mr Joe Donnelly
Dr Jeremy Harbison
Mr Miceal McCoy
Mrs Gillian McGaughey
Mrs Hilary McCartan
Mr Ronnie Spence
Mr Wilson Matthews

   TERMS & CONDITIONS