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We help people who are vulnerable because of their lack of mental capacity or young age to take advantage of the services offered by the justice system. This helps them to avoid being socially excluded. OSPT works with the Ministry...
Duty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2022 and contact details.
Guideline figures for carrying out a summary assessment of court costs, listed by pay band and grade for different parts of the country.
The Solicitor General supports the Attorney across the range of her responsibilities. This includes: Deputising for the Attorney General and responsible for such matters as the Attorney General delegates to him Providing support to the Attorney General in his superintendence...
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
The Treasury Solicitor’s Department (TSol) was a non-ministerial government department that provided legal services to the majority of central government departments and often represented government departments and other publicly funded bodies in England and Wales. On 1 April 2015 TSol...
Find out how to get the court to make a detailed assessment of your solicitor's bill if you think it's too expensive. Includes information from the withdrawn 'Bill of costs (SCCO)' guidance.
A list of solicitors accredited to deal with cases where a child is taken abroad without a parent's permission.
Guidance from the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (the OISC) in relation to its regulation and solicitors.
The King has approved the government appointment of Robert Courts MP as Solicitor General for England and Wales.
The Government Legal Profession Trainee Solicitor Scheme is now open for applications
The Solicitor General was sworn in today during a ceremony attended by the Lord Chancellor.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 1 Apr 2016 to 16 Sep 2020 for solicitors, and between 31 Dec 2018 and 16 Sep 2020 for advocates, and main...
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 17 Sep 2020 to 29 Sep 2022 and main hearings after 31 Oct 2022.
Guidance for solicitors about appointing the Official Solicitor as litigation friend for someone lacking the capacity to conduct family proceedings.
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