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Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings GLP is part of the Civil Service .
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Care Case Fee Scheme (CCFS), KC/2 Counsel Events, and detailed case plans to use when a legal-aid-funded family case becomes high cost.
The Law Commission is a statutory independent body that keeps the law under review and recommends reform where it is needed. The aim of the Commission is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as...
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge West on 24 April 2024.
Details of the Legal Aid Agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Find out about the VAT rules that apply to VAT-registered barristers or advocates.
We are looking for exceptional solicitors, barristers and FCILEx with legal aid experience to join the Legal Aid Review Panel.
Information on the Trainee Solicitor opportunities available within government departments
Use this form to appoint an advocate where the court has ruled against a defendant cross-examining in person.
Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk congratulated winners at the Times Law Awards 2024.
We’d like your views on our revisions to the national standards and the statutory guidance for the Provision of Children’s Advocacy Services.
We review decisions made by people or bodies with a public law function, eg local authorities and regulatory bodies. We can: carry out a judicial review of decisions made by other courts, tribunals and public bodies hear challenges to decisions...
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
Overview and registration information for qualified legal representatives under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Information regarding the application and assessment process for the legal trainee scheme
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
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