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Improvements to guidance on applications involving wider public interest

19 December 2025

We have made some improvements to our guidance on applications for civil legal aid for cases involving a wider public interest.

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SLAB backs Holyrood committee’s report identifying need for reform of legal aid system

18 September 2025

We support calls by the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee for reform of the legal aid system in Scotland

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Family Mediation A&A template uprated

21 August 2025

We are uprating the family mediation A&A template from £720 to £900 with effect from today.

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Civil legal aid case cost limits uprated by 25%

24 July 2025

With immediate effect we have uprated our standard case cost limits by 25%.

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CLAO solicitors showcase breadth of casework and expertise in LSA CPD sessions

9 June 2025

Starting this July, CLAO solicitors will deliver twenty-four training sessions to the profession over the next twelve months

Civil

Guidance published following determination by Scottish Ministers on legal aid for FAIs relating to deaths in prison or police custody

1 May 2025

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

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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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

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Updated guidance for applicants fleeing or in an abusive or controlling relationship

3 March 2025

We have updated our guidance to explain that we can use our discretion to either disregard income or capital where we consider it reasonable to do so

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