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Criminal

Workaround to resolve issue with agents-to-prison video software for Apple devices

2 June 2021

We have been notified of an issue with Apple devices using the latest version of the Polycom app for agents-to-prison video consultations.

Criminal

Criminal ABWOR fixed fee cases where a Criminal Justice Social Work report is being considered

4 May 2021

We have updated our guidance on requesting an increase in the limit for Criminal ABWOR fixed fee cases at the time of submitting the ABWOR application.

Criminal

New streamlined policy on criminal Interests of Justice test is live

23 March 2021

Updated guidance now available for new simplified approach to the assessment of the IoJ test for summary criminal legal assistance and ABWOR

Criminal

New streamlined policy on criminal Interests of Justice test to go live

18 March 2021

A simplified approach to the assessment of the IoJ test for summary criminal legal assistance and ABWOR will go live on Monday 22 March 2021

Criminal

New regulations extend automatic eligibility and improved payment arrangements for police station work to terrorism matters

17 February 2021

See summary of the regulation changes to apply the CJSA arrangements to the 2019 Act and other terrorism matters.

Criminal

Criminal Duty plans

2 October 2020

All criminal duty plans have now been issued for the period October 2020 – March 2021

Criminal

Consultation launched about application of the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal sheriff court proceedings

1 October 2020

Details on our consultation about how we apply the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal proceedings in the sheriff court and how to submit your views

Criminal

Solicitors contacting Criminal Applications team

9 September 2020

See new phone numbers we've added to make it easier for solicitors with specific queries to contact our Criminal Applications team

Criminal

Covid-19: Counsel – interim fee claims for preparation in criminal cases

10 July 2020

Update explaining option for counsel to claim fees during Covid-19 for preparation work in criminal cases prior to case conclusion

Criminal

Update on making three-way calls on the Agent to Prison VC link

23 June 2020

SPS can now accommodate three-way video link consultations with a maximum of three participants on each virtual visit.

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