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Use this form to appoint an advocate where the court has ruled against a defendant cross-examining in person.
The Office of the Advocate General (OAG) is the UK government’s Scottish legal team. We provide legal advice, drafting and litigation services to the UK government in relation to Scotland. We also support the Advocate General in his role as...
Victims of major disasters will be better supported as they rebuild their lives with a new and permanent Independent Public Advocate, the Lord Chancellor has announced today.
People who lack mental capacity can be helped to express their views by an independent mental capacity advocate service.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: paper claim forms for the AGFS, and Special Preparation claims
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Find out about the VAT rules that apply to VAT-registered barristers or advocates.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: redetermination form for items in dispute.
Form for barristers and solicitors to make a claim for fees from the Criminal Defence Service fund to pay criminal court costs.
Recruitment process, rates of pay, overview of the panel, lists of members and guidance for barristers who work ‘off panel’.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Advocate General for Scotland The Advocate General for Scotland is one of the Law Officers of the Crown, who advise the government on Scots law. Responsibilities include: Oversight of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 relating to ‘devolution issues’...
Office of the Advocate General: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, July to September 2023
Office of the Advocate General: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2023
Speeches given by Lord Wallace KC, Advocate General for Scotland
The BUSAC fund supports the growth of a competitive private sector in Ghana by improving the business environment.
A new First and Second Standing Junior Counsel are being appointed as from 1 April 2024.
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