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Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Guidance for legal professionals about family law disputes involving the EU.
This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.
The Legal Services Board (LSB) ensures that regulation in the legal services sector is carried out in the public interest and that the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the system. LSB is an executive non-departmental public...
New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).
Guidance on systems and processes in place for organisations to work with the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Information regarding career development, flexible working, salaries and training opportunities
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
We are looking for exceptional solicitors, barristers and FCILEx with legal aid experience to join the Legal Aid Review Panel.
Dates and processing timescales for making payments to organisations delivering legal aid work.
GLD's Manchester office officially open
We are stepping up action to support regulatory action and prosecution of unscrupulous lawyers, with a new dedicated taskforce and tougher sentences.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
This Spend Control ceased as a requirement on 1st February 2023. Other Cabinet Office Spending Controls remain operational.
We are the government’s principal legal advisers. Our core purpose is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. GLD is a non-ministerial department.
How to object and challenge someone else's trade mark and details of any legal costs involved.
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