The LAA has today published operational guidance on the new Sending Hearing Fixed Fee in advance of their implementation on Monday. A news story giving further details on the fee, with links to the relevant guidance, can be found on the Gov.uk website:...
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APPG on Legal Aid’s Westminster Commission on the Sustainability of Legal Aid
The APPG Inquiry into Sustainability of Legal Aid is now gathering steam, with the first of 6 oral evidence sessions taking place on Thursday 29 October 2020, 10:00-12:30. This will be a live event, with expert witnesses from the world of Criminal Legal Aid giving...
New Crown Court guidance – Unused material payment
Crown Court fee claims guidance has been updated with new and revised forms for submissions with representation orders on or after 17 September 2020. View the new guidance & forms here:...
At last – some good news
Letter from CLSA Chair, Bill Waddington
The Crown Court at Manchester, Crown Square – 17 August 2020
While Crown Square is temporarily closed, where possible cases will be relocated, progressed and heard within Greater Manchester. The aim is to reduce loss of work to a minimum. Monday’s trial is moving to Minshull Street and special arrangements have already...
Sentencing Council: new Definitive Guideline published
The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, a new definitive guideline, ‘Overarching principles: Sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders and neurological impairments’. ...
Prisons ready to provide the CVP VMR service
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Karl Turner MP – Coronavirus Legal Aid Report
In response to the Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to criminal legal aid practitioners, Karl Turner MP has produced a report outlining the underlying factors, the mistakes made, and the way forward.
A Guide to Peer Review – Crime Webinar – CLSA & LCCSA
A Guide to Peer Review - Crime Webinar - CLSA & LCCSA Thursday 9 July 2020 – 4:30pm – 5:30pm A Guide to Peer Review - Crime This free 60-minutes webinar will assist firms in understanding the Legal Aid Agency's approach to...
COVID 19 CHECKLIST FOR COMPLIANCE
Click here for a copy As lockdown restrictions ease, we see that HMCTS are increasing the number of cases coming before the Courts. The CLSA has voiced concern about Court Risk Assessments not being provided upon request, particularly when they are key to...