Improvements to guidance on applications involving wider public interest
19 December 2025
We have made some improvements to our guidance on applications for civil legal aid for cases involving a wider public interest.
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Engagement on changes to civil legal aid means assessment
19 December 2025
We are seeking the views of the profession and others in a stakeholder engagement exercise launched today.
General
Festive closures: Payment arrangements and emergency Helpline
17 December 2025
Details of payment dates and SLAB office closures for Christmas and New Year, including our emergency Helpline for urgent legal aid assistance.
Children's
Updated Children’s guidance on payment of Interim Compulsory Order (ICSO) extension and variation hearings in the sheriff court
10 December 2025
Our position remains the same - but we have now made the guidance more specific and clearer for you.
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Quick guide added on interpreting and translation costs
9 December 2025
New guide added after cases where solicitors have not been aware of the terms of our guidance on interpreting and translation.
Legal Aid Online
Keeping LAOL secure: Introducing Multi Factor Authentication
4 December 2025
To increase the security on the SLAB systems we will be introducing Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for users of Legal Aid Online (LAOL).
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Policies and guidance published on the preparation and assessment of counsel fees
3 December 2025
Comprehensive accounts guidance is now available to counsel, or those involved in framing counsel claims, where work has been done under all types of legal aid
General
St Andrew’s Day and festive closures: Payment arrangements and emergency Helpline
17 November 2025
Details of payment dates and SLAB office closures for St Andrew’s Day, Christmas and New Year, including our emergency Helpline for urgent legal aid assistance.
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Solicitor satisfaction surveys
9 October 2025
We will be issuing micro-surveys measuring solicitor satisfaction with our applications and accounts service for civil, children’s and criminal legal aid.
Civil
SLAB backs Holyrood committee’s report identifying need for reform of legal aid system
18 September 2025
We support calls by the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee for reform of the legal aid system in Scotland
