Civil ABWOR: the limit of authorised expenditure

The initial limit of authorised expenditure for most civil ABWOR matters is £120.

The normal procedure for getting an increase in authorised expenditure, in an advice and assistance case applies also in an ABWOR case.  Civil ABWOR matters are generally chargeable on a detailed fee basis.

 

 

Requirement for our prior approval for certain ABWOR cases: tests applied
Exemptions to rules on property recovered or preserved in Upper Tribunal proceedings

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ABWOR in civil proceedings

The scope and availability of ABWOR in civil proceedings

Find out what the scope and availability of ABWOR and what proceedings it is availble for.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Proceedings requiring our prior approval before granting ABWOR

Learn which proceedings you need our prior approval to provide ABWOR to your client.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Financial eligibility tests for ABWOR: case type exemptions

Find out where exemptions apply for ABWOR.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Your responsibility to decide on your client’s eligibility for ABWOR

Read about your responsibilities when assessing your client’s eligibility for ABWOR.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Requirement for our prior approval for certain ABWOR cases: tests applied

View the tests you will need to satisfy to obtain our prior approval to provide ABWOR to your client in certain proceedings.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Exemptions to rules on property recovered or preserved in Upper Tribunal proceedings

View a list of the legislation where property recovered or preserved in Upper Tribunal proceedings is exempt.

ABWOR in civil proceedings

Determination: cover for representation before the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support)

A determination in terms of s4(2)(c) of Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 allows for representation before the First-tier Tribunal (Asylum Support)