Guidance

The armed forces legal aid scheme (JSP 838)

The guide to all legal aid matters for court martial, service civilian court, summary appeal court and overseas civilian court proceedings.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 30 September 2012
• Last updated: 23 July 2024 — See all updates

Documents

Procedure The Armed Forces Legal Aid Scheme (AFLAS)

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Procedure The Armed Forces Legal Aid Scheme (AFLAS) - Accessible Version

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Policy The Armed Forces Legal Aid Scheme (AFLAS)

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Details

The armed forces legal aid scheme replaces all previous single and joint service regulations concerning legal aid in respect of the ‘service justice system’ for service and relevant civilian personnel.

The definitive guide to all legal aid matters for court martial, service civilian court, summary appeal court and overseas civilian court proceedings. Of particular interest to defendants/appellants and all who are directly or indirectly involved in service justice system.

Related information

• Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority (AFCLAA)

• AFCLAA application forms

• Service police codes of practice
• Tri-service regulations for expenses and allowances (JSP 752)
• Manual of service law (MSL)

Published 30 September 2012
Last updated 23 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 23 July 2024

   Updates made to JSP 838 parts one and two with Accessible Versions attached.

2. 16 December 2014

   Updated to provide the latest version of the JSP 838: the armed forces legal aid scheme.

3. 12 April 2013

   Updated version published

4. 30 September 2012

   First published.