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We are making changes to the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) to make it easier for providers to submit large hourly rates bills.
Procurement process opens for delivery of civil legal aid services from 1 September 2024.
How to tender for contracts to deliver legal services, including crime, civil and telephone advice contracts using the eTendering portal.
Legal Aid Agency's business priorities between April 2023 and March 2024.
Update on the standard monthly payment (SMP) engagement exercise.
Bereaved families at inquests can apply to be excepted from the legal help means test using form CW1 INQ after a rule change on 4 September 2023.
Ffurflenni a canllawiau ar gyfer llenwi ffurflenni (eg CRM14, CRM15, CRM16, CIV modd 1, Civ modd 2).
Exceptional case funding (ECF) form, provider information pack (inquests and non-inquests) and funding guidance.
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
Providers and experts requesting approval for overnight accommodation costs should know that guideline rates are increasing from 1 September 2023.
How to submit escape fee case claims.
Providers need to use amended CW2(IMM) and CW1&2 MH forms which have corrected instructions for under 18 applicants.
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW1&2 (MH), enhanced rates - CWC (MH), review of refusal or withdrawal - CW4 (MH).
Controlled work application forms: representation - CW2 (IMM), extension of disbursement limit - CW3C (IMM), review of refusal - CW4 (IMM).
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
New criminal contract schedules beginning 1 October 2023 to be made available by the end of August.
New tool now available for providers to check a client’s financial eligibility for civil legal aid.
Removal of the means test for certain civil cases under the first phase of legislative changes, and other financial eligibility updates.
Removal of financial eligibility tests for under 18s.
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