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A new First and Second Standing Junior Counsel are being appointed as from 1 April 2024.
Advocates can use Form EX506 to get a judge or magistrate to authorise extra payments to them for some types of family law hearings.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Guidance for Crown Court cases with a representation order dated before April 2013.
Find legal advice to solve legal problems out of court: solicitors, pro bono lawyers, barristers, mediators and legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
We’d like your views on our revisions to the national standards and the statutory guidance for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services.
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.
Seeking views on proposals for the role of the Independent Public Advocate.
Find out what areas the Scottish administration legislates on and how it is structured.
Data on gifts that ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.
The Office of the Advocate General is the UK Government’s Scottish legal team.
Data on gifts that Ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.
Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
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