https://www.slab.org.uk/new-to-legal-aid/leaflets/
The following leaflets are available:
Access to Information (PDF 154 KB)
Your rights to information under data protection legislation and the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002.
Information on legal aid in Scotland (PDF 133KB)
General information on legal aid: What is legal aid? When can you get legal aid? Who can get legal aid? Do I need to pay for legal aid? What is the process to get legal aid? Who is my main contact to get legal aid?
Civil Legal Aid – Information for Applicants (PDF 409 KB)
Explaining civil legal aid and advice and assistance.
Children’s Legal Assistance – Information for Adults and Young People (PDF 2 MB)
Information on Children’s legal assistance, and types of that may be available to you, in children’s hearings and related court cases.
Civil Legal Aid – Information for Opponents (PDF 503 KB)
Someone involved in a civil court case may apply for legal aid. If you are also involved in the case, this could affect you. If your opponent has applied for legal aid, you can tell us of any concerns you have or give us relevant information. This is called “making representations”.