City of Ryde Libraries is part of the Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) network which provides access to information about the law for all members of the community. The Legal Information Access Centre (LIAC) is an initiative of the State Library of New South Wales and the Law and Justice Foundation of New South Wales.
Resources
Find Legal Answers
Find Legal Answers provides access to current information about the law in NSW. It also lists useful resources (that are organised by topic) that are available online and in print, as well as a plain language series called Hot Topics that talks about recent changes and current debates in the law. They also have the Find Legal Answers Tool Kit, a collection of plain language books answering everyday questions about the law available online or in your local public library.
Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW in most areas of criminal, family, and civil law. They also upload legal podcasts for the community that covers a range of topics.
Law Week
Law Week is a nationwide initiative to promote community awareness and understanding of the law, the legal system, and the legal profession. It is held annually in May, with City of Ryde Libraries often hosting legal talks and presentations.
Free information about drugs, alcohol and the law for the community of NSW, including factsheets and legal issues. Information is available for young people, older people, families and the broader community.
City of Ryde Libraries also holds a specific collection for Drug Info that is available to borrow from Ryde Library.