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Fee increases come into force on 1 September 2026 alongside uprates of civil and children’s templates
24 August 2026
Legal aid fees will rise by 13% from 1 September 2026, with civil Advice & Assistance/ABWOR templates uprated by a further 25% to reflect previous increases.
General
Minister appoints new board member
18 August 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety has announced the appointment of Simon Brown as Board member to the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
Criminal
Summary Criminal Legal Assistance: New single system from 14 December 2026
30 July 2026
Details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.
All solicitor updates
Upcoming research on fee reform for adults with incapacity (AWI) cases
22 July 2026
We'll be conducting research on fee reform with legal aid solicitors who work on AWI cases to help shape our future thinking and advice to Scottish Government.
General
SLAB welcomes Scottish Government consultation on legal aid reform
21 July 2026
SLAB welcomes Scottish Government proposals to reform legal aid in Scotland, aiming to improve access to justice and create a simpler, more responsive system.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Senior Solicitor – PDSO Network
20 July 2026
Seeking a Senior Solicitor to provide legal defence in summary & solemn courts, using expertise of criminal justice system & legal aid.
