Guidance and regulation

The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 1 January 2024

Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 5 January 2021

This service enables anyone at risk of losing their home to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 17 July 2023

The Review of Civil Legal Aid will explore options for improving the long-term sustainability of the civil legal aid system.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 24 January 2024

Contract documents for providers of legal aid services in criminal investigation, proceedings, appeal/reviews, associated work, prison law.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 10 March 2017

Contract documents for the 2015 Standard Civil Contract.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 25 April 2018

Commencement of sections 122 - 128 to and Schedules 18 - 22 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 4 March 2012

Commencement of the new referral order provisions in Section 79 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 3 December 2012

Information for legal aid providers interested in applying to deliver family mediation from February 2015.

• From: Legal Aid Agency
• Updated: 25 June 2015

Guidance for Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) caseworkers regarding legal aid for unaccompanied and separated children.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 1 August 2018