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LAOL: webinars to support implementation of Start and Stop times

5 December 2024

Webinars have been arranged to support the implementation on 17 December of Start and Stop times on Legal Aid Online for Civil and Children’s accounts

General

Festive opening hours and payment arrangements

4 December 2024

Our opening hours for Christmas & New Year 2024, solicitor payment arrangements & emergency helpline for civil, children’s & criminal business that cannot wait.

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Reminder: Option to submit interim claims for fees and outlays prior to conclusion of cases/completion of proceedings for all aid types

29 November 2024

This update offers guidance and support for submitting interim claims for fees and outlays prior to the conclusion of cases/completion of the proceedings

General

St Andrew’s Day closure, payment arrangements and emergency Helplines

25 November 2024

We are closed Monday 2 December with payment dates running Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4, plus emergency numbers for civil, criminal & children's business.

Vacancies

Subject Specialists wanted for Moderation Committee

11 November 2024

Looking for Scottish based specialists experienced in housing, money and debt, or welfare benefits to join our committee.

Vacancies

Quality Assurance members wanted for Moderation Committee

11 November 2024

Looking for people with a background in quality assurance or audit to join our committee and guide agencies with debt, welfare benefits and housing advice.

General

Annual report 2023-24: More help delivered and payments increase – but justice-wide collaboration needed to reform system

6 November 2024

Our 2023-24 annual report published today shows the cost of legal assistance was £151m and funded 176,000 grants in civil, criminal & children’s matters.

Criminal

New format to reference for Police Scotland voluntary interviews

1 November 2024

A new format will be used for the police station custody reference number given for voluntary interviews taking place from Monday 4 November.

Civil

Peer reviewers wanted for Civil Quality Assurance Scheme

29 October 2024

The Civil Quality Assurance Scheme are looking for experienced solicitors in civil law & legal assistance, specifically Immigration & Fatal Accident Inquiries.

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SLABPay now available

21 October 2024

SLABPay is available again following updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience the downtime may have caused.

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