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The CMA researched aspects of the Scottish legal services market to support the Scottish Government’s response to the Roberton Review.
The Legal Aid Board was responsible for the administration of Legal Aid. It was replaced in 2000 by the Legal Services Commisison
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
The Insolvency Service’s Legal Services Directorate (LSD) provides a wide range of legal, operational and policy advice. It conducts both civil and criminal proceedings to restrict those who have acted improperly during the course of insolvency or the life of...
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face civil, and/or specialist legal advice by telephone.
The Office of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner worked with the Law Society, on behalf of consumers, to improve the way it handles complaints about solicitors in England and Wales.
Application forms and guidance, eligibility, scope and means testing.
Resources and guidance for high cost civil and crime work.
Legal Services General Licence INT/2024/4671884 and Legal Fees General Licence Reporting forms
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Consultation on proposals to amend the Legal Services Act 2007.
Your responsibilities if you instruct third parties - as set out in legal aid contract standard terms documents.
The Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales is appointed by the Office for Legal Complaints to run an independent scheme that resolves complaints about lawyers in a fair and effective way, helping to drive improvements to legal services. The Legal...
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