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Civil news: immigration guidance on prior authorities and disbursements

Civil news: immigration guidance on prior authorities and disbursements

Monday, 08 June 2015

Escape cases handbook updated to cover prior authorities (CW3) and disbursements in immigration and asylum cases....

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Crime news: email pilot for representation orders

Crime news: email pilot for representation orders

Friday, 05 June 2015

Representation order email option for crime applications in Nottingham and Mansfield....

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Crime news: free online training for CRM14 eForm

Crime news: free online training for CRM14 eForm

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

Register for training on using CRM14 eForms to submit applications online....

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Civil news: update on CCMS improvements, user numbers and support

Civil news: update on CCMS improvements, user numbers and support

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Improvements being rolled out, starting with the ‘forward button’ to help the growing number of CCMS users....

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Crime news: recovery of defence costs from restrained assets

Crime news: recovery of defence costs from restrained assets

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Starting on 1 June 2015 we have new powers to recover legal aid payments from convicted criminals....

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Crime news: CRM14 eForms and paper applications in north east

Crime news: CRM14 eForms and paper applications in north east

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

We are now processing applications for all magistrates’ and Crown Court cases in the north east of England....

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Crime news: Professional Court User wi fi to be rolled out faster

Crime news: Professional Court User wi fi to be rolled out faster

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

All magistrates’ and Crown Court buildings to benefit from rollout by October 2015....

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Civil/crime news: pilot provider workshop events

Civil/crime news: pilot provider workshop events

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Nottingham and Leeds are trialling a new approach to engagement with our providers on 4 and 5 June 2015....

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Civil news: emails to the high cost civil team

Civil news: emails to the high cost civil team

Wednesday, 20 May 2015

We now have a single email address to use for casework enquiries to the high cost civil team....

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Civil news: Q&A sessions on CCMS for advocates

Civil news: Q&A sessions on CCMS for advocates

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Our popular Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) master classes are now being supported by Q&A sessions for advocates....

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Crime news: quick guides on using CRM14 eForms

Crime news: quick guides on using CRM14 eForms

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Use our quick guides on how to complete a CRM14 eForm and send and manage applications in the eForms portal....

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Civil news: amendments to costs assessment guidance

Civil news: amendments to costs assessment guidance

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Updated costs assessment guidance documents available to download....

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Crime news: Crown Court fees now paid directly to trial advocates

Crime news: Crown Court fees now paid directly to trial advocates

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Payments are now being made to advocates attending the main hearing in Crown Court cases....

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Crime news: Professional Court User wi fi now in 32 courts

Crime news: Professional Court User wi fi now in 32 courts

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Update on latest magistrates’ and Crown Court buildings kitted out with 'Professional Court User wi-fi'....

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Crime news: updated guide for criminal legal aid applications

Crime news: updated guide for criminal legal aid applications

Thursday, 14 May 2015

Changes to guide builds on feedback from providers....

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Crime news: Duty Provider Crime Contracts deadline reminder

Crime news: Duty Provider Crime Contracts deadline reminder

Thursday, 30 April 2015

Procurement process for the 2015 Duty Provider Crime Contract closes 12pm on 5 May 2015....

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Civil news: advice for clients threatened with homelessness

Civil news: advice for clients threatened with homelessness

Monday, 27 April 2015

Change in rules means legal advice is now available in Wales for anyone threatened with homelessness within 56 days....

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Crime news: track legal aid applications with the CRM14 eForm

Crime news: track legal aid applications with the CRM14 eForm

Thursday, 16 April 2015

Our eForm allows you to check the status of your application....

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Civil/crime news: changes to care legislation and financial eligibility rules

Civil/crime news: changes to care legislation and financial eligibility rules

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Changes to means assessment guidance in England following implementation of Care Act 2014....

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Civil/crime news: Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards

Civil/crime news: Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

You have until 27 April 2015 to make a nomination....

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Crime news: 2010 Standard Crime Contract extension reminder

Crime news: 2010 Standard Crime Contract extension reminder

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Deadline is 28 April 2015 for contract holders to accept extension offer....

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Civil news: updated contract schedules available 5pm on 2 April 2015

Civil news: updated contract schedules available 5pm on 2 April 2015

Thursday, 02 April 2015

New contract schedules with matter start allocations being made available to view....

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Civil news: revised guidance on expert witness payments

Civil news: revised guidance on expert witness payments

Wednesday, 01 April 2015

Updated guidance on payments for experts in specific areas such as transcripts and translation work....

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Civil news: family mediation contracts are online

Civil news: family mediation contracts are online

Monday, 30 March 2015

Contract Work Administration system to be used for family mediation work....

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Civil news: resources and information on domestic violence and child abuse

Civil news: resources and information on domestic violence and child abuse

Monday, 30 March 2015

Online guidance includes eligibility checker and evidence requirements....

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Crime news: invitation to tender for 2015 duty provider crime contracts

Crime news: invitation to tender for 2015 duty provider crime contracts

Friday, 27 March 2015

Tender continues and existing contract extension offers issued on 27 March 2015 after Court of Appeal ruling....

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Civil news: new regulations for funding of judicial review cases

Civil news: new regulations for funding of judicial review cases

Friday, 27 March 2015

The Civil Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 set out changes to payment for judicial review cases....

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Crime news: Further update on 2015 Duty Provider Crime contracts

Crime news: Further update on 2015 Duty Provider Crime contracts

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Injunction lifted as Court of Appeal rules that the consultation and tender processes are lawful....

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Civil/crime news: injunctions under part 1 of ASBCPA now available

Civil/crime news: injunctions under part 1 of ASBCPA now available

Monday, 23 March 2015

Part 1 of Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act effective from 23 March 2015....

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Civil news: updated contract schedules from April 2015

Civil news: updated contract schedules from April 2015

Thursday, 19 March 2015

New contract schedules with matter start allocations to be uploaded for 2015/16....

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