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Use these letters to get proof a partner has been convicted of child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Form for solicitor to state reasons why Advocacy Assistance is not justified; for client to apply for a review.
Form for claiming legal aid fees in contempt proceedings and for breaches of civil anti-social behaviour injunctions.
Use this letter to get evidence a partner has been cautioned by police for child abuse, if you're applying for legal aid.
Use digital systems to simplify criminal legal aid processing: find forms for LAA criminal legal aid applications and eForms information.
Forms and guidance for claiming legal aid fees in crime prison law escape cases.
Use this pro forma to request judicial review discretion, and find supporting guidance.
Forms for solicitors and advocates to claim back legal aid costs for confiscation proceedings. For representation orders dated 17 Sep 2020 to 29 Sep 2022 and main hearings after 31 Oct 2022.
Form for defendants and solicitors to claim back the costs of a case in a criminal court if you were refused legal aid for representation.
Use this sample letter to get a copy of the child abuse charge from the police, if you're applying for legal aid.
Adapt this example letter to give evidence of a Multi-agency Risk Assessment Conference protection plan (for victims of domestic violence).
Sample letter for social services staff to respond to requests for information about child abuse assessments or child protection plans.
Spreadsheet for solicitor claims for virtual court hearings.
Fill in this form if you or your partner have received capital since you first applied for legal aid.
Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.
Adapt this example letter to provide information about medical injuries or harm consistent with domestic violence.
Legal aid committal form to validate, in either way cases, that the case was directed to the Crown Court, not elected by the defendant.
This form is for clients and/or their partners who trade in a self-employed partnership.
Means assessment form for people who want to apply for legal aid and are passported, self-employed or in a formal business partnership.
Financial assessment form for legal aid applicants whose main home main home is outside the United Kingdom.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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