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Criminal Bills Assessment Manual updated for contempt matters and breaches of injunctions.
We have extended the 2018 Standard Civil Contract until 31 August 2023 except for the immigration category which will be extended for a shorter period.
Applicants with offers to deliver work under the 2022 Standard Crime Contract need to submit verification information by 11.59pm on 27 March 2022.
We are updating Crown Court fee claims guidance, unused material claim forms and local bar travel allowances.
New digital CA1 form should now be used for court appointed advocacy claims after review of hourly rates.
Changes have been made to our electronic handbooks to reflect the latest guidance.
Specific requirements that must be met before the Director of Legal Aid Casework (DLAC) can backdate a determination are set out in new guidance on GOV.UK.
We have updated CCMS to accept means free submissions so you will no longer need to email your applications using form CIV ECF2 (INQ).
Expressions of interest are invited from 2018 Standard Civil Contract holders to deliver Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme (HPCDS) and housing and debt work.
Notification letters go out about the outcome of tenders for work under the 2022 Standard Crime Contract.
We are extending support for providers in balancing off outstanding cases claimed under the now closed 100% payment on account (POA) contingency process.
Bids welcome for new contract to administer auditing services for the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM).
Bereaved families at inquests can apply for legal representation through exceptional case funding without means testing following changes on 12 January 2022.
We are making it mandatory for all special preparation and unused material claims to be submitted on the correct form from 1 January 2022.
We have recently updated our legal aid application forms after revisions to the privacy notices.
Tenders welcome to deliver housing and debt contract work and Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme services.
Change in evidential requirements when applicants held in custody submit a change in financial circumstances.
We have amended the Criminal Legal Aid Manual guidance to help providers instructed on or immediately before the day of a sending hearing.
Reminder prompts now being sent to request supporting evidence for application appeals is submitted within 7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions document relating to the 2022 crime contract tender published.
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