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A dedicated space with the latest updates, contingency measures and processes following a cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.
How SaBC works: how to claim, bulkloading, fee codes and guidance.
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
Terms of Use and user information and guides for Sign in to Legal Aid Services (SILAS)
Information about legal aid available for people facing the loss of their home.
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2025
Frequently asked questions about the Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of Central Funds.
The 2024 standard civil contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
General information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.
Use the Apply for criminal legal aid service to apply for criminal legal aid online.
This service enables anyone at risk of losing their home to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Crown Court legal aid graduated fee guidance for barristers and solicitors.
The rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.
For use in calculating claims under the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) and Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
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.
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
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