7 Jun 2021 | Archive
The LAA have announced they intend to end the Duty Solicitor Contingency arrangements from the end of September. Although the timing is not great given the new variants are causing some concern, we had urged the LAA to give as much notice as possible to allow firms to...
4 Jun 2021 | Archive
An update has been added to the GOV.UK page for the Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid . This can be located under the “Terms of Reference” section. The update provides an overview of some of the ways Sir Christopher is gathering evidence on the key issues...
1 Jun 2021 | Archive
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28 May 2021 | Archive
The CLSA’s submission to the Criminal Legal Aid Review Call for Evidence
28 May 2021 | Archive
Here is the latest PPE guidance document for police station and police custody attendance.
27 May 2021 | Archive
New sentencing guidelines have been issued dealing with offences of Assault and Attempted Murder. Guidance can be found at Sentencing Council publishes revised guidelines for assault offences and attempted murder – Sentencing. The Guidelines are in effect from 1st...
7 May 2021 | Archive
National Interview Protocol COVID19 Version 3 Letter to Legal Representatives attending police custody suites NPCC Custody – JIIP Version 3 letter to forces Process Map – Remote Legal Representation
16 Apr 2021 | Archive
I appreciate that over the years you have been asked many times to respond to consultations, requests for information, all sorts of things. You are all aware that at the moment CLAR is ongoing and many people are working extremely hard on your behalf to provide the...
16 Feb 2021 | Archive
The existing 2017 Standard Crime Contract will be extended for a further 12 months with an option for existing contracted providers to further extend for six months The 12 month extension to 31 March 2022 is automatic – existing providers do not need to do anything...
1 Feb 2021 | Archive
London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association, Criminal Law Solicitors Association and Crown Prosecution Service join fast-track entry to HMCTS buildings. From today (1 February), solicitors will be able to register for the professional users’ access scheme,...
