Class D1

Quality assurance and registration requirements

Definition

Information on registration and quality assurance arrangements for firms undertaking civil and criminal legal assistance

Examples

• Factsheet on quality assurance
• The Code of Practice in relation to criminal legal assistance

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D2

Scottish Legal Aid Handbook

Definition

The key reference source for the legal profession including legislation and guidance on legal aid applications, accounts and other issues (current edition: 2001, 6 th edition - charging for the next edition will apply at different rates)

Format

• Online at www.slab.org.uk
• Printed bound book which is chargeable
• Printed extracts from the online handbook available

Charge

• Online Handbook free

Class D3

Guidance for the legal profession

Definition

Published guidance to the legal profession on legal aid cases and accounts issues (from July 1999)

Examples

• Visit our website section for a full listing

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D4

Guidance for staff

Definition

Guidance and training manuals available to staff on legal aid cases and accounts issues (from July 1999)

Notes

This information provides information for staff on procedures to follow for some operational areas not covered by guidance issued to the profession. It is very technical and detailed, and is only intended for Board use; for example, information that explains what has to be input into our computer systems. General information on our procedures is included in other publications, such as the Scottish Legal Aid Handbook.

Examples

• Read the full listing of available titles

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D5

The Recorder

Definition

The Board's regular newsletter to the Scottish legal profession, providing news and guidance on legal aid matters.

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D6

Mailings to the legal profession

Definition

Letters providing updated guidance and information on legal aid (from July 1999) -

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D7

Taxations that we publish

Definition

Information on taxation decisions, where we have permission to publish

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free

Class D8

Forms for legal aid applications and accounts

Definition

Applications and accounts forms we currently publish for use by the legal profession. Note - only registered firms of solicitors can submit application forms for legal aid to us.

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Class D9

Legal Aid Online

Definition

Information about the Board’s online services

Notes

All Board services will be available through eBusiness by 2005. Our major investment programme will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal aid system and, by reducing bureaucracy, will make it quicker and more cost-effective. This class will help you discover the benefits and tell you more about the project.

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Class D10

Board events and training for the legal profession

Definition

• Summary details of forthcoming major events and training for the legal profession.
• Summary published information about key past events for the profession.

Format

Online at www.slab.org.uk and single printed copies of material that is on
our website

Charge

Free