New common queries section to help with Criminal ABWOR cases
8 March 2023
We have added a new section to our legal aid guidance with answers to the most common enquiries we receive on Criminal ABWOR cases.
Civil
Fee applicable for framing citations in Adults With Incapacity and Children’s legal aid cases
6 March 2023
We have amended our legal aid guidance on the framing of court forms for citations in Adults with Incapacity (AWI) and Children’s legal aid cases
Vacancies
Peer reviewers wanted for Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee
20 February 2023
Solicitors and non-solicitors with an interest in civil legal aid and regulation are invited to join the Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC)
General
Customer Service Policy and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy
1 February 2023
Our Customer Service Policy and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy increase transparency of our performance and offer staff guidance for unreasonable behaviour
Legal Aid Online
Legal Aid Online: system unavailable 9-11pm on 1 February
31 January 2023
The online system will be system unavailable between 9-11pm tonight to allow us to implement bug fixes
Children's
Participation Individual’s at children’s hearings and pre hearing panels – ABWOR to be available
19 January 2023
The Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 come into force on 23 January 2023
All solicitor updates
New regulations to add to list of disregarded payments when assessing applications
19 January 2023
The Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 come into force on Monday 23 January 2023
Vacancies
Recruitment process underway for two non-legal Board members
12 January 2023
Applications are invited for two non-legal member roles on our Board, with expertise in audit, accountancy and strategic policy development required
General
Are you struggling to make payment to us? Call and see if we can help
20 December 2022
How to get in touch with us if you're having difficulties paying. It's always better to talk to us so we can try and help
General
Response to unusual work consultation published
20 December 2022
We have published our response to the consultation, outlining respondents’ views and confirming the change in policy we will be making.
