Sexual Offences Legal Advisers SOLAs are qualified lawyers who can offer legal advice and support to adult victims of a serious sexual offence. SOLAs can provide relevant information and general legal advice in serious sexual offence cases up to the start of the trial. They are particularly focused on the privacy rights of complainants with respect to the disclosure of medical records or previous sexual history.
Any advice given by the SOLAs to complainants is confidential and governed by professional privilege. They will not judge you. They will support you. The best way to contact the SOLAs is to fill out the referral form below. You can do this as a victim of the crime or as a third party reporting on behalf of someone else.
You can access free legal representation from a SOLA if you are an adult who has reported a serious sexual offence to the PSNI and they are investigating that offence.
You can also speak to a SOLA if you are considering reporting a crime of sexual violence to the police. This service is currently only available to adults. However, they can offer support to adults making a complaint of historical sexual abuse. If you would like to access the support of a SOLA, please ask the police officer in charge of your case to make a referral, fill out the form below, or contact us directly at sola victimsupportni.
Please note, an asterix beside an option indicates required information. You must fill this out before submitting. Contact us: Email: sola victimsupportni. This pilot project is a government initiative funded by the Department of Justice NI. It is aimed at tackling sexual violence, supporting victims of serious sexual offences by providing legal advice in relation to their Article 8 rights and previous sexual history, and improving their experiences of the Criminal Justice system in Northern Ireland.
