Knowledge and resources

Most practitioners have a good relationship with the LAA but sometimes things do go wrong and you can’t seem to resolve the issue.

The LAA updated its guidance in October 2019 to include counsel high cost payment on account scenarios.

Separated migrant children have improved access to legal aid from 25 October 2019.

The LAA has published an update on the civil legal advice telephone service.

The Legal Aid Agency has published new guidance on high cost cases and CWA codes

Legal aid is available for cases involving domestic abuse and child abduction cases.

Check to see if you qualify for legal aid with the legal aid calculator. Read the latest guidance from gov.uk.

The committee supports our members to continue undertake legal aid work and works to ensure the future of family legal aid and access to justice remains for vulnerable people.

Resolution's Legal Aid Committee has prepared this response to the Legal Aid Agency on the amended costs assessment guidance.