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Starting on 1 June 2015 we have new powers to recover legal aid payments from convicted criminals.
We are now processing applications for all magistrates’ and Crown Court cases in the north east of England.
All magistrates’ and Crown Court buildings to benefit from rollout by October 2015.
Nottingham and Leeds are trialling a new approach to engagement with our providers on 4 and 5 June 2015.
Use our quick guides on how to complete a CRM14 eForm and send and manage applications in the eForms portal.
Changes to guide builds on feedback from providers.
Our eForm allows you to check the status of your application.
You have until 27 April 2015 to make a nomination.
New contract schedules with matter start allocations being made available to view.
The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 set out changes to payment for judicial review cases.
Injunction lifted as Court of Appeal rules that the consultation and tender processes are lawful.
New contract schedules with matter start allocations to be uploaded for 2015/16.
Updated legal aid forms are being introduced from 1 April 2015.
The Lord Chancellor in consultation with the Lord Chief Justice today announced the appointment of Dr Helen Phillips to the Legal Services Board (LSB).
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Invitation to tender remains on hold.
Mailbox should help processing of Interests of Justice appeals against refusal of legal aid.
We’re streamlining the channels you can use for CCMS enquiries.
Roll-out of Universal Credit to be extended across whole of England and Wales.
High Court rules that the consultation and tender processes are lawful.
Applicants who have passed verification to receive mediation contracts for signature.
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