We have published our new three-year Corporate Plan today. It sets out our purpose, vision, three core themes and ambitious objectives to guide our work.
General
SLAB welcomes Kirsten Oswald MSP as Minister with responsibility for legal aid
28 May 2026
The Scottish Government has confirmed Kirsten Oswald MSP has responsibility for legal aid following her appointment as Minister for Victims and Community Safety
General
Determination by Scottish Ministers: David Goodwillie
25 May 2026
Scottish Ministers have made a determination in exercise of the powers conferred by section 4(2)(c) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986.
General
Survey with suppliers of civil legal aid to inform reform – clarity as research continues
20 April 2026
We’ve commissioned IFF Research to do a survey to gain insights into the practicalities of supplying civil legal aid to inform recommendations for reform.
Civil
Response to stakeholder input on civil means assessment changes published
25 March 2026
Following a positive stakeholder engagement exercise earlier this year, we have published a summary of the input received, alongside our response.
General
Minister appoints five new board members
25 March 2026
The Minister for Victims and Community Safety today announced the appointment of five new Board members to the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
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Easter & spring bank holidays: Solicitor payments & opening hours
10 March 2026
View information about payment dates and office opening hours over the 2026 Easter and May public holidays, and emergency Helpline details for urgent business.
Civil
Survey with suppliers of civil legal aid to inform reform
5 March 2026
We’ve commissioned IFF Research to do a survey to gain insights into the practicalities of supplying civil legal aid to inform recommendations for reform.
General
Board members re-appointed by Minister
12 February 2026
Siobhian Brown MSP has announced the re-appointments of Judith Robertson, Brigid Whoriskey, and Gavin Stevenson as Members of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
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Report positive on benefits of second PDSO internship
21 January 2026
A report assessing the benefits of the second internship offered by the Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) has concluded the experience was a success.
