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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

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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.

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Signs of recovery as applications, grants and payments rise – but legal aid reform needed for a sustainable future

14 December 2022

The publication today of our 2021-22 annual report shows the total cost to the taxpayer of providing legal assistance was £118.2m, up 19% on the previous year.

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Research finds no evidence access to legal aid was significantly worse in early 2022 compared to pre-pandemic

13 December 2022

Results published from small scale review of the availability and accessibility of legal aid solicitors during Covid-19.

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Festive period office opening times and solicitor payment arrangements

12 December 2022

Details of office opening times and payment dates over festive period.

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St Andrew’s Day closure and festive period payment arrangements

26 November 2022

Our offices are closed Monday 5 December for St Andrew’s Day in line with Scottish Courts, with details of payment dates and opening times over festive period.

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PDSO Dundee has moved to a new office

21 November 2022

Our PDSO team in Dundee has moved to new premises at 1 Court House Square, Dundee, DD1 1NT

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Office closures on day of State Funeral and solicitor payment dates

13 September 2022

The day of the state funeral will be a bank holiday and our offices will be closed.

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Chair and five board members re-appointed by Minister

15 February 2022

Ash Regan MSP has approved the re-appointment of Ray Macfarlane, Sheriff John Morris QC, Brian Baverstock, Stephen Humphreys, Raymond McMenamin, Lesley Ward

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Research with recipients of civil legal assistance

26 January 2022

Independent research commissioned with people who have had civil legal aid or civil advice and assistance to explore satisfaction and improve experience.