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A quick way to locate the main cost judge decisions we refer to when making assessment decisions on LGFS and AGFS claims
List of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the South West of England.
Draft contract documents for the Criminal Defence Direct Contract from 4 May 2026.
How to appeal against our assessment findings on individual claims, or a sample of claims, billed to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
How to appeal against a civil merits decision that you or your client disagree with.
Information for legal aid providers interested in applying to deliver services under civil categories.
Our approach to working with clients and making applications.
How to appeal a decision made by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) for legal aid funding in high cost civil cases.
How to appeal against a civil means assessment that you or your client disagree with.
Information for organisations interested in delivering specialist telephone advice services in Education, Discrimination, and Housing and Debt.
This guide is for bereaved families who may be attending an inquest into the death of a family member.
Find VHCC arrangements, guidance and VHCC contract documents for organisations and self-employed advocates.
Find out when and how litigators can claim the Evidence Provision Fee for Crown Court legal aid work.
Information for organisations making civil legal aid applications for immigration matters concerning separated migrant children
Contract documents for providers of legal aid services in criminal investigation, proceedings, appeal/reviews, associated work, prison law.
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face civil advice
Draft contract documents for the Immigration Telephone Advice Services Contract from 1 June 2021.
Information for legal aid providers interested in applying to deliver Welfare Benefits services from November 2016.
Contract documents for providers delivering Housing Possession Court Duty Schemes
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2022.
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