https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/choosing-the-right-legal-aid-declaration-form-for-criminal-appeals/
https://www.slab.org.uk/guidance/choosing-the-right-legal-aid-declaration-form-for-criminal-appeals/
You must apply to us for criminal legal aid for an appeal through Legal Aid Online.
We do not require a new criminal legal aid declaration form to be signed as no financial test is required.
You require to send the online criminal legal aid appeal declaration form LAO/APP/1 and supporting documentation confirming that leave to appeal has been granted.
Declarations and Financial Verification
Your client should normally sign the criminal legal aid appeal declaration form LAO/APP/2.
Providing and signing the declaration forms is an important part of the Legal Aid application as this enables SLAB to carry out the necessary enquiries to establish financial eligibility.
Following the guidance will assist SLAB to determine the application accurately and efficiently, to enable SLAB to properly pay your account as well as undertake any later quality assurance checks, including peer review.
You should also update us of any changes in the client’s financial circumstances at the time of the appeal application.
The application must include a statement signed by you or on your behalf confirming that you are willing to act for your client.