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Details of the Legal Aid Agency’s ongoing response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Immigration staff guidance on checking whether an asylum applicant's representative is legally authorised to provide advice.
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
Rights to paid time off for union reps, shop stewards, health and safety or learning reps or other union officials
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first...
Attorney General's guidelines for prosecutors on plea discussions and presenting a plea agreement to the court in serious fraud cases.
What to do with the papers and documents to be used in a criminal case.
Information regarding the application and assessment process for the legal trainee scheme
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of Central Funds.
Treasury Counsel are specialist advocates who prosecute many of the most serious and complex cases in the country.
Change your protocol, update your authorisation, report safety issues, submit safety updates and complete your end-of-trial study report.
Transfer of engagements and amalgamations: guidance from the Certification Officer (CO).
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