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This report presents the key statistics on activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales.
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Legislation and contract documentation for all current contracts between legal service providers and the LAA.
Seeking views on proposals to introduce new remuneration arrangements for work associated with engagement with prosecution authorities at the pre-charge stage.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Providers can access the Apply for civil legal aid service for submission of legal applications in some civil proceedings.
Introducing new Mandatory and Discretionary disregards to the financial eligibility tests for civil and criminal legal aid.
Final draft versions of 2018 Standard Civil Contract documents available to download.
Compensation provided to claimants of specific compensation schemes will now be disregarded when assessing civil legal aid eligibility.
Crucial difference between applications for supervision orders under s.31 Children Act and extension of an existing supervision order.
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