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Use this form to appoint an advocate where the court has ruled against a defendant cross-examining in person.
The Office of the Advocate General (OAG) is the UK government’s Scottish legal team.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Cindy Butts to the role of Standing Advocate.
Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality and meetings with external organisations.
Apply for a grant of advocacy assistance to a legal aid client.
People who lack mental capacity can be helped to express their views by an independent mental capacity advocate service.
Speeches given by Lord Wallace KC, Advocate General for Scotland
Find out about the VAT rules that apply to VAT-registered barristers or advocates.
Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme: redetermination form for items in dispute.
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