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Check timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).
The LAA’s current service contract that supports processing of applications and claims on criminal legal aid (eForms) ends in September 2024.
List of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the south west of England.
Information about legal aid providers by category of law.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in crime escape cases, excluding crime prison law matters.
Forms and accompanying guidance.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Check timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
James McEwen joined the Ministry of Justice in 2016. He has held a number of roles over that time including Deputy Chief Executive, Legal Aid Agency; and Group Finance Director. James is currently the Chief Operating Officer…
A new document focusing on the forthcoming tender and content of the 2025 contract.
Current and closed procurement activity for organisations interested in delivering legal aid.
Information for organisations interested in delivering face to face Criminal Legal Aid Services from October 2025.
If your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.
How solicitors can set out the reason why it would be unreasonable for the defendant to pay the full costs.
Criminal Legal Aid Manual updated to explain the process for applications for partially convicted defendants to pay a proportion of their costs.
Follow this guidance when claiming for work undertaken under the Prohibition of Cross-Examination In Person Qualified Legal Representative (QLR) Scheme.
Legal aid providers: what to expect from the LAA audit process, including peer review and contract compliance audit details.
Information for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.
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