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We are making changes from 1 July 2023 to the 2022 Standard Crime Contract which will allow providers to bill for pre-charge bail matters before the case ends.
Our guidance now has information on claiming the new additional preparation fee for Crown Court cases with representation orders dated on or after 17 April.
We are extending the 2022 standard crime contract by 24 months to 30 September 2025.
Engagement on proposals to remove standard monthly payments in future contracts, and to repay related balances including held liabilities.
Family legal aid is being extended to include Special Guardianship Orders for both those with parental responsibilities and prospective guardians.
Revisions include interim payment of cost claims known as ‘disbursements’ and the new section 28 fixed fee.
We’re opening another opportunity to bid for the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service which replaces the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme later this year.
We are developing a new digital service to replace CRM14 and CRM15 eForms and testing with providers and caseworkers starts in summer 2023.
We are inviting providers to help with development work on a new tool for checking client financial eligibility for legal aid.
Changes are being made to mental health contracts to cover more cases when a tribunal appoints providers to represent clients.
We are opening a tender on 7 March 2023 for additional work under the 2018 Standard Civil Contract ending on 31 August 2024.
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.
Means free legal aid is being extended for both parents and those with parental responsibilities.
Tenders invited to deliver housing and debt contract work in 3 procurement areas.
Foster parents and approved prospective adoptive parents can apply for means-free funding from 10 February for special educational needs appeals.
We’re giving you the chance to tender again for the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service in 12 procurement areas without compliant bids.
A new fixed fee is being introduced to recognise the extra work carried out by advocates for pre-recorded cross-examination videos in cases with s.28 hearings.
Tenders invited to deliver housing and debt contract work and Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme services.
You can now submit a change in financial circumstances (CIFC) on a CRM14 without the need to enter interests of justice (IOJ) information.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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