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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
A new document focusing on the forthcoming tender and content of the 2025 contract.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic violence support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
These reports present the key statistics on activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales.
How to report a person you suspect is receiving civil legal aid for which they are not eligible.
Check this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.
Use form LF1 to make a claim under the litigator graduated fee scheme (LGFS).
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of domestic violence against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
0845 prefix is changing to 0345 from 1 June for calls to the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC).
Sample letters to get a copy of restraining order or protective injunction against an abusive partner, if you're applying for legal aid.
Collecting client details, advice and assistance, advocacy, duty solicitor application, criminal legal aid application, hardship review.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Guidance including contingency arrangements for our online system for civil and family certificated legal aid work.
How to submit escape fee case claims.
James McEwen joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016. He has held a number of roles over that time including Deputy Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency; and Group Finance Director. James is currently the Chief Operating Officer…
Submit civil eForm POA1 and crime eForms CRM4, CRM4a, CRM5, CRM7 and CRM14.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
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