We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings.
Form for claiming back dismissed defendant's magistrates' court costs of £2000 or less (including counsels fees but excluding disbursements and VAT).
Sample letter to get evidence from a public authority confirming you have been assessed as being, or at risk of being, a victim of domestic abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
For legal aid applications where there is no time to make a full application.
Sample letter to get evidence a partner is currently on police bail for a domestic abuse charge, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Application for legal advice and assistance for clients awaiting police interview; concerned in Prison Law matters and/or the Appeals and Reviews Class of Work
Financial assessment form for client requesting family mediation.
Form for Non-Fastrak claims for defence costs in magistrates' or Crown Court, and for cost of successful appeals against magistrates' sentence or conviction.
Use this letter to get proof that an appropriate health professional referred you to a domestic abuse support service, if you're applying for legal aid.
Report crime lower work to the Legal Aid Agency.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
Forms and checklists to submit escape fee case claims under the 4 different categories.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use this letter to get proof that an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor/Advocate has provided you with support, if you’re applying for legal aid.
Includes rates calculator and guidance for claims in civil matters.
Controlled work forms for extension requests on hourly rates and graduated fee cases in immigration/asylum and non-immigration matters.
Letter to get evidence that social services think your child has been abused or is at risk, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of domestic abuse against you, if you're applying for legal aid.
Indemnity forms for both limited liability partnerships and companies: personal guarantee and indemnity deed of agreement.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).