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The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is inviting tenders for Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contracts to deliver 24/7 telephone-based legal advice.
Vulnerable individuals at risk of eviction and homelessness will find it easier to access legal services, thanks to a historic boost in civil legal aid funding confirmed today (2 July) by Minister Sarah Sackman.
The LAA will start to send contracts for signature to crime providers from 1 July.
The Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) accreditation period will be increasing from 3 years to 5 years from Wednesday 1 October 2025.
An update following a cyber-attack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services.
We would like to engage with providers and stakeholders to explore the delivery of HLPAS provision in Kidderminster, Redditch, Hereford, and Worcester.
The 2024 Standard Civil Contract has been extended for a further 12 months to 30 June 2027.
Applicants wishing to secure admission to the October 2025 rotas must take action to ensure that their CRM12 is returned by the deadline
Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May).
Stage 3 will be open until at least 30 September 2034, subject to any early notice, and is open to anyone who has not yet tendered.
Providers can access the Apply for civil legal aid service for submission of legal applications in some civil proceedings.
Announcing the launch of the improved ‘Check if you can get legal aid’ website, redesigned and user-focused.
The sending out CRM12s to providers who have verified their tenders in stage 1 of the crime procurement process has begun.
Clients are encouraged to annotate their bank statements with the nature, source, and frequency of credits when applying for a representation order.
Import claims from your case management system using new functionality in the Non-Standard Magistrate claims service
A new keycard is available from Monday 7 April 2025.
The guidance on remuneration for expert witnesses which sets out when to apply for prior authority has been updated
Changes are being made to the remuneration of welfare benefits controlled work to introduce an escape fee threshold
Stage 1 applicants have a final chance to join the October 2025 Duty Rotas. Compliant verification information must be submitted by 31 March 2025
We are making changes to the default cost limit for Child Abduction and Wardship for new applications submitted to the LAA from Monday 17th March 2025.
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