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Trends in the use of out of court disposals, defendants prosecuted, offenders convicted, remand and sentencing decisions, and offender histories in England and Wales.
If your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
The Criminal Finances Act gained Royal Assent on 27 April 2017.
The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system.
This page contains criminal legal aid statutory materials, the 2010 Standard Crime Contract, contractual arrangements, criminal legal aid guidance, claim codes.
The function of NCIS was to gather and analyse intelligence data in order to provide insight and intelligence to national police forces. Its role was subsequently taken over by the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
These factsheets provide more information about the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
The Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, also known as the Runciman Commission, was established in London on 14 March 1991 by the Home Secretary for the purpose of examining the English system of criminal justice and make recommendations as to...
How to prepare for a video hearing in the Crown or magistrates’ court and what to expect on the day if you are a professional participant.
This collection of reports compiles statistics from data sources across the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in England and Wales, to provide a combined perspective on the typical experiences of different ethnic groups.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.
This guidance is for officials who may be considering creating new criminal offences or amending existing criminal offences.
Applying for criminal legal aid in the limited circumstances where the eForm cannot be used: main application form (CRM14), financial statement (CRM15) and completion guidance
The Office for Criminal Justice Reform is the government body that supports criminal justice agencies in working together to provide an improved service to the public.
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