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High cost contracts, schedules and specifications when applying for legal aid in civil high cost cases.
Information packs for solicitors and barristers to get legal aid in high cost cases (HCC) where the matter is outside of family law.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Check timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face civil advice
Changes are being made to mental health contracts to cover more cases when a tribunal appoints providers to represent clients.
How CWA works online: how to claim, bulkloading, outcomes, new matter starts and guidance.
We are opening a tender on 7 March 2023 for additional work under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract ending on 31 August 2024.
The Civil and Crime Contracts Consultative groups meet every two months as part of the Legal Aid Agency’s commitment to partnership working with legal aid stakeholder groups.
Emails going to providers asking them to confirm if they wish to accept further civil contract extension offers by deadline of 9am on 28 April 2023.
We have added the revised immigration specification which is part of the 2018 Standard Civil Contract to the legal aid pages on GOV.UK.
Duty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2022 and contact details.
Means free legal aid is being extended for both parents and those with parental responsibilities.
Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
Legal Aid Agency's business priorities between April 2022 and March 2023.
Our vision for an accessible, clear, accountable and responsive service for users and providers of our services.
Tenders invited to deliver housing and debt contract work in 3 procurement areas.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
Lists of individuals excluded from legal aid work.
Form for private prosecutors to apply for the costs of magistrates' and Crown Court cases.
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