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The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.
This service enables anyone at risk of losing their home to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
Contract documents for providers of legal aid services in criminal investigation, proceedings, appeal/reviews, associated work, prison law.
Contract documents for the 2015 Standard Civil Contract.
Commencement of the new referral order provisions in Section 79 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Commencement of sections 122 - 128 to and Schedules 18 - 22 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
Information for legal aid providers interested in applying to deliver family mediation from February 2015.
Guidance for Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) caseworkers regarding legal aid for unaccompanied and separated children.
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