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How to avoid a refusal for not meeting the criteria of the Interests of Justice test.
Expressions of interest opened on 24 March 2016 to deliver welfare benefits services from 1 November 2016.
Starting 29 March 2016 the only number to call for enquiries to our criminal applications customer service team is 0121 232 5500.
A number of changes are being made to fees you can claim when billing for criminal work.
You will no longer be able to order paper versions of the CRM14, CRM15 and CRM15C from 1 May 2016.
Solicitors and barristers with legal aid experience wanted to work as independent funding and costs adjudicators.
Rollout of in-court presentation technology at Crown Court sites across England and Wales.
Advocates using Digital Case System can make online edits to pre-trial and preparation hearing form and indictment if PTPH held on or after 17 March 2016.
Crime Billing Online to launch in both Northern and North East Bar Circuits for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme.
Book now for training on the Crown Court Digital Case System (DCS).
LF1 and AF1 forms for litigators and advocates to claim special or wasted preparation work on top of basic fees.
Further opportunities to help develop how you will work digitally with the prosecution and courts.
Replacement schedules to be uploaded for civil contracts ending on 31 March 2016 and extension of 2013 Standard Civil Contract.
Updated form goes to relevant court instead of Legal Aid Agency following introduction of simplified process.
From 1 April 2016 Shaun McNally CBE will assume the role of Chief Executive of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
User feedback highlights how the system can help your business.
Nearly 9 out of 10 civil applications were being made through CCMS at the last count and everyone should now be preparing to use the system.
Advice on reducing the number of rejects for claims under the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
Providers encouraged by Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to use Secure eMail to obtain advance details of the case against their client.
Guidance and training on using the Crown Court Digital Case System is now available for practitioners.
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