Client Charter

As a client of NQWLS you can expect:

  • To be treated fairly with dignity, courtesy and respect and without discrimination

  • To receive a high quality professional service in a safe and supportive environment

  • To receive non-judgmental legal advice in plain English

  • To request an interpreter if necessary

  • To request to have an appropriate support person with you

  • To have your personal information kept confidential

  • To have access to your information

  • To provide feedback, voice a concern or make a complaint

We ask that you:

  • Treat staff, volunteers and other clients of the service with courtesy and respect

  • Arrive on time for your appointment or let us know if you will be late or cannot make it

  • Provide us with complete and accurate information about yourself and your situation

  • Understand that the service cannot act for you as your lawyer in your legal matter. Demand for free legal help is high and any assistance the service provides beyond your legal advice appointment is by agreement only and at the discretion of the service.

  • Make arrangements for the care of your children. Children are welcome at the service however they are not allowed into appointments unless they are infants.


We welcome your feedback, positive and negative, to inform service review and improvements. If you would like to make a complaint about any aspect of NQWLS, please Contact Us.