Publications

Reference LSC 15-13 relates to the schedule of fees circular and corresponding tables setting out the fee structure for LAA, civil legal aid, civil statutory cases and ABWOR.

Circular LSC 14-13 sets out the rates of remuneration for work undertaken in relation to committal proceedings.

Circular LSC 13-13 sets out the rates of remuneration for work undertaken in relation to Proceeds of Crime proceedings in the Magistrates court under civil legal aid.

Rankings, band averages and total payments made to solicitors and barristers.

Reference LSC 11-13 – advises practitioners of new procedures to be followed when prior authority is required to engage the services of an expert, with effect from 07 May 2013, in criminal cases only; and also includes the corresponding form and guidance.

Circular LSC 09-13 – First tier tribunal appeals advises that with effect from 20 March 2013, it is no longer a prerequisite for practitioners to submit evidence of an appeal date in their application for legal aid, for appeals to the first tier tribunal immigration and

Circular LSC 03-13 – Parole hearings and relates to the remuneration for cases before the Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland under Green Form and ABWOR.