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A new First and Second Standing Junior Counsel are being appointed as from 1 April 2024.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of the Legal Aid Fund.
Seeking views on proposals for allocating an additional £15 million of spending to the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme and proposals for distributing this additional expenditure.
Office of the Advocate General: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, July to September 2023
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
The Jeffrey Review was an independent review looking into how criminal defendants are given independent legal representation in the courts of England and Wales.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Office of the Advocate General: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2023
Treasury Counsel are specialist advocates who prosecute many of the most serious and complex cases in the country.
The government's report on the trial of independent child trafficking advocates and next steps.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Data on gifts that ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.
Data on gifts that Ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.
This paper presents the findings from research undertaken by the Bar Council and Ministry of Justice Research and Data Working Group.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
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