Changing the Chemistry with a Board recruitment event this Thursday 23 November
21 November 2023
Changing the Chemistry Eventbrite on Thursday 23 November to find out more about the Scottish Legal Aid Board currently recruiting new members to our Board.
All solicitor updates
Amended regulations for Carer Support Payments and National Security Act 2023 come into force
15 November 2023
Update on changes to legal aid guidance in force for No.4 Regs 2023 from Wednesday 15 November 2023 and Carer’s Assistance Regs 2023 from Sunday 19 November.
Vacancies
Recruitment process underway for new Chair and three Board Members
10 November 2023
Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Chair, Solicitor, Advocate and non-legal member to our Board. Application deadline is Thursday 7 December 2023.
Civil
Civil firm activity filter added to our website solicitor finder
3 November 2023
Adding an activity filter should help potential clients and firms by targeting calls at only firms who have done selected civil case types in the last 12 months
Civil
Civil guidance on special urgency cover for Case Management Hearings in family cases updated, and new guidance on Closed Material proceedings
30 October 2023
This update is about new rules for family court cases that came into effect on 25 September 2023 and new guidance on Closed Material Procedure
Civil
Avoiding delays in decisions being made on Civil Financial Form 2
30 October 2023
This update is to highlight the importance of sending us certain required financial information to avoid delays in decisions being made on Civil applications.
General
New legislation needed to ensure legal aid is a modern, responsive and targeted service
25 October 2023
Our Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, including performance & accountability reports, financial statements, key statistics & fees paid to legal profession.
All solicitor updates
Consultation launched about our policies on advice and assistance (A&A) and ABWOR
25 September 2023
We have launched a consultation today about our policies on the provision of advice and assistance (A&A) and assistance by way of representation (ABWOR)
Criminal
Consultation launched about our policy on ABWOR for the removal of disqualification from driving cases
25 September 2023
We have launched a consultation today about our policy on the ABWOR merits test which we apply in removal of disqualification from driving cases.
All solicitor updates
System changes and guidance in relation to the application of VAT on solicitor and counsel fees and outlays
20 September 2023
Guidance on how and when we apply Value Added Tax on accounts for work done for clients not granted a right or permission to remain in the UK
