Applications open for inquest training course
Applications are now open for training providers to submit an inquest training course to us for approval.
We have recently launched a new inquest category of law in response to the expansion of legal aid under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
One of the requirements for the new inquest category of law is that providers employ a part-time equivalent supervisor in that category. The supervisor must meet a legal competence standard.
There are 2 routes available to meet this standard:
- experience of carrying out a set number of inquest cases
- attendance at an inquest training course approved by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA)
We previously published draft criteria for the training course alongside a survey asking for views on the proposals. The survey responses have now been analysed and the final criteria have been published.
Applications are now open for training providers to submit a course to the LAA for approval. Once approved, legal practitioners will be able to complete these courses to meet the legal competence standard for the new inquest category of law.
Why is it happening now?
We are opening applications now so that training course providers can submit their inquest training courses for LAA approval, following the publication of the final criteria.
Once approved, legal practitioners will be able to complete these courses to meet the legal competence standard for the new inquests category of law.
Where can I find out more?
Read the Approved training course for inquests guidance to find out how to submit an application.
For more detail on how to apply for the inquest category of law, read the Introduction of Inquest Category of Law guidance.