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Vacancy: Internal Auditor

11 April 2025

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our team and play a vital part in ensuring effective governance of SLAB.

Children's

Children’s legal assistance research contributes to policy discussions and reform

9 April 2025

Series of research reports on children’s legal assistance after engagement with the profession, stakeholders and those who have had a Children's Panel Hearing.

Civil

Invoices for family mediation, supervised contact, or supported contact

9 April 2025

Clarifying information required in support of any claims for family mediation, supervised contact or supported contact.

Civil

Procedure for applying for legal aid for Fatal Accident Inquiries for a death in custody

7 April 2025

A temporary measure providing access to free representation for families involved in deaths in custody in relation to any FAI has been put in place.

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Keycards updated for new dependants’ allowances coming into force on 7 April 2025

3 April 2025

This update explains changes to the Keycards, including new dependants’ allowances, requirements for documentary evidence and declaration signatures.

Civil

Policy and decision-makers’ guidance published for prior approval for counsel in civil cases

26 March 2025

This sets out the key decision made by us in assessing a request for prior approval for the employment of counsel