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Criminal

Preparing for new Summary Criminal Legal Assistance system: further updates from 14 December 2026

1 October 2026

Further details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.

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VACANCIES: Part time peer reviewers needed for Criminal and Children’s Quality Assurance Schemes

30 September 2026

Make a difference by joining our panel of peer reviewers for both the Criminal and Children' Quality Assurance Schemes.

Criminal

Summary Criminal Legal Assistance: New single system from 14 December 2026

30 July 2026

Details and video on Summary Criminal reform changes coming into force from 14 December 2026.

Criminal

Reminder about the additional fee available at designated holiday custody courts

20 May 2026

An additional fee is available when representing an accused person appearing from custody when doing so on a day which has been designated a court holiday.

Criminal

Solemn trial preparation fee to increase from 1 April 2026 where guilty plea accepted at any diet prior to appointed trial diet

26 March 2026

Regulations to introduce changes to payment arrangements for solicitors in solemn first instance proceedings under Part 2 of Schedule 1A

Criminal

Report on findings from the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme for Criminal Legal Assistance for 2024-25

2 February 2026

The latest Annual Report of the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) is published setting out statistics, issues and findings for the year to 31 March 2025.

Criminal

Tips on using Criminal ABWOR in Summary Case Management cases

29 January 2026

A quick guide on how and when to submit ABWOR applications in SCM cases to help avoid any issues and ensure they are approved as quickly as possible.

Criminal

Solemn trial preparation fees payable where the case is disposed of at an accelerated Trial Diet

9 September 2025

Where a case proceeds to an accelerated Trial Diet the trial preparation fee under Schedule 1A, Part 2, paragraph 5(a) of Criminal Fees Regulations is payable

Vacancies

Solicitor members wanted for Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme

5 June 2025

Seeking criminal legal aid practitioners with five years post qualifying experience to ensure professional standards through Criminal Quality Assurance.

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.

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