https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/cases-concerning-multiple-children-multiple-applications-by-relevant-persons-or-other-adult-individuals-not-required/
https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/cases-concerning-multiple-children-multiple-applications-by-relevant-persons-or-other-adult-individuals-not-required/
If your client is a relevant person or other adult individual where the case concerns more than one child, you only require to submit one application in respect of your individual client.
In the application:
However, if the cases are to be conjoined and heard together or back to back on the same date in court, then you only need to submit one application.
Benefits of this:
Sheriff Court Applications for children’s legal aid
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Sheriff Court Applications for children’s legal aid
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Sheriff Court Applications for children’s legal aid
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Sheriff Court Applications for children’s legal aid
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Sheriff Court Applications for children’s legal aid
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