Guidance and category codes for new sexual harm/risk orders
23 March 2023
This update explains changes as a result of sections 10 to 40 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 coming into effect on 31 March 2023
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Easter and spring bank holidays: Solicitor payment arrangements and office closures
23 March 2023
Details of payment dates and SLAB office closures for Easter on 7 and 10 April, May Day public holiday on 1 May and Coronation on 8 May.
Criminal
New common queries section to help with Criminal ABWOR cases
8 March 2023
We have added a new section to our legal aid guidance with answers to the most common enquiries we receive on Criminal ABWOR cases.
Civil
Fee applicable for framing citations in Adults With Incapacity and Children’s legal aid cases
6 March 2023
We have amended our legal aid guidance on the framing of court forms for citations in Adults with Incapacity (AWI) and Children’s legal aid cases
Vacancies
Peer reviewers wanted for Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee
20 February 2023
Solicitors and non-solicitors with an interest in civil legal aid and regulation are invited to join the Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC)
General
Customer Service Policy and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy
1 February 2023
Our Customer Service Policy and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy increase transparency of our performance and offer staff guidance for unreasonable behaviour
Legal Aid Online
Legal Aid Online: system unavailable 9-11pm on 1 February
31 January 2023
The online system will be system unavailable between 9-11pm tonight to allow us to implement bug fixes
Children's
Participation Individual’s at children’s hearings and pre hearing panels – ABWOR to be available
19 January 2023
The Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 come into force on 23 January 2023
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New regulations to add to list of disregarded payments when assessing applications
19 January 2023
The Legal Aid and Advice and Assistance (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 come into force on Monday 23 January 2023
Vacancies
Recruitment process underway for two non-legal Board members
12 January 2023
Applications are invited for two non-legal member roles on our Board, with expertise in audit, accountancy and strategic policy development required
