tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulationGuidance and regulation from Legal Aid Agency (LAA)2025-08-11T12:35:32+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident-frequently-asked-questions2025-08-11T12:35:32+01:00Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident: frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions about the Legal Aid Agency cyber security incident.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/housing-loss-prevention-advice-services-20252025-08-07T15:28:53+01:00Housing Loss Prevention Advice 天美影院 2025Information for organisations interested in delivering Housing Loss Prevention Advice 天美影院 and Housing and Debt services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/2026-criminal-defence-direct-cdd2025-08-06T14:39:51+01:002026 Criminal Defence Direct (CDD)Information for organisations interested in delivering Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) services from 4 May 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/immigration-providers-south-west-support-directory2025-08-06T11:59:53+01:00Immigration providers south west support directoryList of providers able to carry out legal aid immigration work in the South West of England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/civil-processing-dates2025-08-05T09:54:19+01:00Civil processing datesCheck timescales for LAA to process your work (for example, civil applications and bills).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/crime-processing-dates2025-08-05T09:52:12+01:00Crime processing datesCheck timescales for the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) to process your work (eg prior authority application, graduated fee claims).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-agency-special-investigations2025-08-01T16:10:08+01:00Legal Aid Agency Counter Fraud and InvestigationsHow to report suspected fraudulent activity to the LAA and find out what action we can take.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/domestic-abuse-and-child-abuse-offences-legal-aid-evidence2025-07-31T00:00:00+01:00Domestic abuse and child abuse offences: legal aid evidenceCheck this list to see which offences count as evidence if you're applying for legal aid to separate from an abusive ex-partner.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-agency-cyber-security-incident2025-07-30T13:15:14+01:00Legal Aid Agency cyber security incidentA dedicated space with the latest updates, contingency measures and processes following a cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency鈥檚 online digital services.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/re-opening-2024-standard-civil-contract-procurement-process2025-07-22T11:58:39+01:00Re-opening: 2024 Standard Civil Contract Procurement ProcessInformation for organisations interested in delivering legal aid under a 2024 Standard Civil Contract.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/criminal-defence-direct-contract-20262025-07-16T12:17:28+01:00Criminal Defence Direct Contract 2026Draft contract documents for the Criminal Defence Direct Contract from 4 May 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/funding-and-costs-assessment-for-civil-and-crime-matters2025-06-27T12:13:59+01:00Legal aid guidanceGeneral information including on costs assessment and remuneration for civil and crime matters.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/civil-legal-aid-means-testing2025-06-27T12:11:09+01:00Civil legal aid: means testingHow to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/work-out-who-qualifies-for-civil-legal-aid2025-06-27T12:08:27+01:00Work out who qualifies for civil legal aidLegal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/work-out-who-qualifies-for-criminal-legal-aid2025-06-27T11:58:10+01:00Work out who qualifies for criminal legal aidThe rules for legal aid providers, including the interests of justice and means tests, relevant legislation, and making an application.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-apply-for-exceptional-case-funding2025-06-19T13:38:31+01:00Legal aid: apply for exceptional case fundingOverview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/duty-solicitors-rotas-information-and-guidance2025-06-17T10:25:03+01:00Duty solicitors: rotas, information and guidanceDuty solicitors rotas, lists, standard crime contract 2022 and contact details.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-agency-payments-to-providers2025-06-16T09:55:17+01:00Legal Aid Agency payments to providersCheck dates for processing (crime and civil) and planned BACS payments, get financial statements, switch to variable monthly payments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/legal-aid-eforms2025-05-22T11:56:56+01:00Legal aid: eFormsSubmit civil eForm POA1 and crime eForms CRM4, CRM5, and CRM7.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/criminal-legal-aid-manual2025-05-21T18:39:08+01:00Criminal Legal Aid ManualIf your client is charged, legal aid may pay for some or all of the costs of legal representation in court. Find the specific guidance here.