Publications

The 'LSANI guidance on applicant fraud and error' sets out an overview of the new internal and independent processes to assist in the detection and prevention of applicant fraud and error.

Circular LSA 04-21 - Applicant fraud and error - practitioner guidance introduces new guidance for legal aid practitioners in respect of the Agency's operation processes to prevent and detect applicant fraud and error.

The representation higher courts applicant declaration for a first time high court bail will allow you to capture your client's signature offline and to provide them with a copy of the applicant’s notes for information.

Supplier declaration form to be completed for first time high court bails only.

Sentencing Review Policy Consultation Report and Way Forward.

Post consultation report onstatutory review 2009 magistrates and county court appeal rules.

Post consultation report: Introduction of a Statutory Registration Scheme for all suppliers of Publicly Funded Legal Services in Northern Ireland.

Case Processing Time Background Quality Report.

First Time Entrants To Criminal Justice System Background Quality Report

Youth Engagement Background Quality Report

Reoffending Background Quality Report

Prosecutions Convictions and Disposals Background Quality Report

Mortgages Actions for Possession Bulletin Background Quality Report

Judicial Statistics Background Quality Report

Forensic services deliver an impartial and vital role to the Criminal Justice System based on scientific analysis to an exacting international standard.

End of financial year 2020-2021 - payment key messages for legal suppliers.

Key messages for legal aid suppliers for March 2021.

Consent to Serious Harm for Sexual Gratification Not a defence:  summary of responses and way forward.

This document is the response to the consultation, issued by the Department of Justice (“the Department”), on proposals to raise the mandatory retirement age (MRA) for devolved tribunal members and Lay Magistrates in Northern Ireland.

Proposals for a reformed Northern Ireland judicial pension scheme: Summary of responses.