Complex means
On this page:
- Who has complex means?
- How do people with complex means apply?
- Contact details for National Courts Team
Who has complex means?
A small number of applicants may have complex financial circumstances, such as:
- the self-employed
- those in a business partnership
- company directors
- those in the armed forces
- people subject to a restraint or freezing order.
How do people with complex means apply?
Your client will be subject to the same rules as outlined in Means testing in the courts.
Her Majesty’s Courts Service (HMCS) must refer complex cases to the LSC’s National Courts Team (NCT).
NCT liaises with solicitors and HMCS if they require further information. They will notify them of the development and final decision.
For details on how complex means are assessed see section 19 of the Criminal Legal Aid Manual.
Contact details for NCT
Liverpool NCT
Telephone: 0151 242 5203
Email: Liverpool.query@legalservices.gsi.gov.uk
Postal Address: Cavern Court, 8 Matthew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE or DX: 14208 Liverpool
Nottingham NCT
Telephone: 0115 908 4244
Email: Nottingham.query@legalservices.gsi.gov.uk
Postal Address: Fothergill House, 16 King Street, Nottingham or DX: 10035 Nottingham
Annex 6 of the CLAM tells you which NCT your client's application has been refered to.
The applicant must also pass the Interests of Justice test to qualify for legal aid.
Last updated: 29 March 2011