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Providers and experts requesting approval for overnight accommodation costs should know that guideline rates are increasing from 1 September 2023.
Providers need to use amended CW2(IMM) and CW1&2 MH forms which have corrected instructions for under 18 applicants.
New criminal contract schedules beginning 1 October 2023 to be made available by the end of August.
New tool now available for providers to check a client’s financial eligibility for civil legal aid.
Removal of the means test for certain civil cases under the first phase of legislative changes, and other financial eligibility updates.
Removal of financial eligibility tests for under 18s.
Tenders invited to deliver housing and debt contract work in the Walsall procurement area.
Contracts start for the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service.
New civil contract schedules beginning 1 September 2023 to be made available by the end of July.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Her Honour Deborah Taylor as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board for 18 months from July 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The changes are designed to increase flexibility for providers and reduce administrative burdens.
The amended housing and debt specification is available on the legal aid pages on GOV.UK.
We are updating the controlled work and certificated work forms for clients to reflect legislative changes.
We are making changes from 1 July 2023 to the 2022 Standard Crime Contract which will allow providers to bill for pre-charge bail matters before the case ends.
Our guidance now has information on claiming the new additional preparation fee for Crown Court cases with representation orders dated on or after 17 April.
Over 6 million more people now eligible for legal aid advice and representation.
We are extending the 2022 standard crime contract by 24 months to 30 September 2025.
Engagement on proposals to remove standard monthly payments in future contracts, and to repay related balances including held liabilities.
Family legal aid is being extended to include Special Guardianship Orders for both those with parental responsibilities and prospective guardians.
Extra £6 million to support up to 2,000 more people in complex family cases.
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