Qualified Legal Representative: claiming guidance
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Applies to England and Wales
Costs guidance
The following guidance provides an overview of the payment scheme, what costs are claimable and how to calculate your fee:
Claim form
All claims must be made on form CAS1.
Claims should be submitted electronically with supporting evidence to CrossExamination@justice.gov.uk
Please note that forms will only be accepted electronically. Any paper forms and evidence submitted to LAA will be securely destroyed without being processed.
Apply for an account
Advocates should have an active legal aid account in order to apply for payment. If you are a solicitor, solicitor-advocate or barrister with an existing legal aid account, you should claim for payment under that account.
If you do not have a legal aid account, the guidance below will help you apply for an account. You must apply for an account in advance of submitting any claim for payment.
Data disclosure
The below data disclosure must be shared with clients as part of the appointment letter:
Statutory guidance
The statutory guidance that governs the Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person Qualified Legal Representative Scheme is available here:
Qualified legal representative appointed by the Court: Statutory guidance
Contact us
If you have questions, you can contact us on CrossExamination@justice.gov.uk
Last updated 9 January 2024 + show all updates
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Claim form updated
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guidance and claim form updated
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The addition of CAS1 claim forms and guidance.
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First published.