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HMA Emma Hopkins OBE remarks on the need to tackle trafficking in human beings during a regional UK-led seminar.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Consultation on reforming payments through the Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme and changing rates for court appointee work is now open.
You can prevent delays to Very High Cost Case family work by making sure you avoid a few common mistakes.
New Specialist Quality Mark administration contract starts in tandem with small changes to audit process.
Enhancements have been made to application forms in response to provider feedback.
Spotlight on means assessments in the second of a series of articles highlighting quicker ways to give you answers and save time.
Call 0121 232 5500 and use new single email from 27 February 2017 for enquiries to our National Crime Team.
Asylum report into quality of legal services is welcomed by Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Remember to use our quick guides and training resources when working in the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS).
Users working in the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) will now receive email confirmations when submitting applications.
Headline intentions document covering civil legal aid contract work from 2018 published on 20 January 2017.
New process from 16 January 2017 if you are unable to access CCMS and you need urgent decisions on applications or amendments.
Use version v1.19 of the bulkload spreadsheet when submitting online claims via Contracted Work and Administration (CWA).
Consultation on reforming payments for Crown Court work through the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme opens 5 January 2017.
Deadline is 13 January 2017 to return CRM12 forms for duty solicitor slots on rotas starting 1 April 2017.
Directory of case enquiry contact points now available.
Change of process for retrial claims under the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
You can select payments on account rather than interim bills when making high cost case submissions in CCMS from 8 December 2016.
New approach to processing high cost case plan submissions for single counsel family cases with costs above £25,000.
Proceeds of Crime Act Fastrak bills previously submitted by post must be emailed.
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