New interim accounts process for payment of fees and outlays
3 April 2019
Following your feedback we have made changes so you can now submit more types of interim accounts online.
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Keycards for 2019/20 published
28 March 2019
These can be used for quick reference when you require information on the various eligibility limits, contributions and clawback levels.
Criminal
Annual update on the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme for Criminal Legal Assistance
15 March 2019
This is longer than previous reports as it covers the end of the first six year cycle of reviews which ran to the end of March 2019.
Legal Aid Online
Online notifications for court granted and automatic legal aid cases
11 March 2019
Not all notifications are being sent to solicitors when we receive applications for court granted and automatic legal aid.
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We’re looking for your input on Legal Aid Online
28 November 2018
We are carrying out research to help shape the future look and feel of Legal Aid Online.
Criminal
Report published on outcome of Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme and Peer Review criteria consultation
22 November 2018
Six responses to the consultation were received, four from individual solicitors, one from the Law Society of Scotland (LSS), and one from the Glasgow Bar Asso
Legal Aid Online
Choosing police station duty location and revised data protection notices and declarations
17 May 2018
This update contains information about system changes that will go live on the evening of Wednesday 23 May 2018.
Legal Aid Online
New LAOL screens and guidance for Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016
19 January 2018
We have prepared guidance for changes that are being made to the Legal Aid Online system during the evening of the Wednesday 24 January.
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Concerns about manageability of police station duty scheme calls
10 January 2018
To address concerns raised by the profession about managing the level of calls and attendances resulting from the changes to police station arrangements.