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This service enables anyone at risk of losing their home to get free legal advice, and representation in court, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Content directory signposting to essential guidance and resources for organisations delivering legal aid services funded by the Legal Aid Agency.
Claim for payment for criminal legal aid work in crown courts under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme or the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme.
Care Case Fee Scheme (CCFS), KC/2 Counsel Events, and detailed case plans to use when a legal-aid-funded family case becomes high cost.
The Criminal Cases Unit is responsible for assessing a range of claims paid out of Central Funds.
Use this form to request prior authority or a change to cost limitation (where applicable).
Controlled work form: for when advising parents or those with parental responsibility for a child under section 31 proceedings.
For use in calculating claims under the Litigators' Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) and Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS).
Contract documents for providers of criminal legal aid services, 2022
Use this letter to get evidence of any illness, physical or mental harm caused by domestic violence, if you're applying for legal aid.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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