New format to reference for Police Scotland voluntary interviews
1 November 2024
A new format will be used for the police station custody reference number given for voluntary interviews taking place from Monday 4 November.
Civil
Peer reviewers wanted for Civil Quality Assurance Scheme
29 October 2024
The Civil Quality Assurance Scheme are looking for experienced solicitors in civil law & legal assistance, specifically Immigration & Fatal Accident Inquiries.
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SLABPAY now available
21 October 2024
SLABPAY is available again following updates. We are sorry for any inconvenience the downtime may have caused.
Civil
Avoiding payment delays when charging for reports incurred by Safeguarders, Child Welfare Reporters and curators
9 October 2024
A reminder of the basis for charging for reports incurred by Safeguarders, Child Welfare Reporters and Curators in proceedings funded under civil legal aid
Criminal
Report on findings from the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme for Criminal Legal Assistance for 2023-24
2 October 2024
The latest Annual Report of the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) is published setting out statistics, issues and findings for the year to 31 March 2024
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Keycards to be updated as new Regulations add to lists of disregarded payments when assessing applications
1 October 2024
This update explains changes to the Keycards and guidance as a result of three sets of regulations which come into force on different days in October
Civil
Guidance for immigration and asylum practitioners
30 September 2024
This update provides clarity on how the fees tables should be applied when charging for certain immigration and asylum work activities
Civil
Changes to recording work where fees are time-based
25 September 2024
Upcoming changes to the Legal Aid Online accounts system will require start and stop times for only time-based work entries in civil and children's accounts
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Accounts payment date today issued in error
16 September 2024
Accounts processed on Friday 13 September 2024 state issued remittance will be Monday 16 September, but payments will be processed on Tuesday 17 September 2024.
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Policies and guidance published on the preparation and assessment of solicitors’ legal assistance accounts
28 August 2024
Comprehensive accounts guidance is now available for all types of advice and assistance and legal aid accounts chargeable on a detailed fees basis
