Crime news from the LSC

Crime news from the LSC http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news.asp The latest news and updates. en-gb 16 March 2010 16:49 Copyright: (C) Legal Services Commission, see http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/disclaimer.asp for terms and conditions of reuse 15 http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/images/logo_lsc.gif http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news.asp <![CDATA[Advice on submitting LF1 claims]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11231.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Cases policy statement]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11233.asp Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Training dates for Crown Court means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11219.asp Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New Service Provider for Defence Solicitor Call Centre]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11218.asp Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[2010 contracts tender process]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11207.asp Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Ministry of Justice makes changes to CDS remuneration]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11196.asp Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Provider payments in March]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11198.asp Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Sir Bill Callaghan pays tribute to LSC Chief Executive]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11175.asp Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court Means Testing – forms and guidance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11160.asp Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Police station advice and assistance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11101.asp Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[How is Crown Court means testing working for you?]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11096.asp Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11069.asp Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[2010 standard crime contract tender is now open]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_11072.asp Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Financial stewardship]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10956.asp Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Supporting evidence required for LGFS claims]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10913.asp Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Information for potential prison law supervisors]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10815.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New contract reconciliation team in South Tyneside]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10814.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Changes to the civil legal aid means test]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10804.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update to the 2010 standard crime contract]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10807.asp Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Award of Crown Court representation orders for either way cases in early adopters courts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10782.asp Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court Means Testing – new guidance now available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10766.asp Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Notices sent to providers to extend Civil and Crime Contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10750.asp Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[A further update on Best Value Tendering]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10740.asp Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC outlines actions following NAO report]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10701.asp Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Guidance produced for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10586.asp Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Further update on Pages of Prosecution Evidence]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10700.asp Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on Best Value Tendering]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10703.asp Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court Means Testing - new forms for early adopter Magistrates' courts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10683.asp Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Cases consultation 2010]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10690.asp Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tender for the 2010 Standard Crime Contract formally announced]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10692.asp Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[National Courts Teams unavailable on 17 December]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10682.asp Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tenders for 2010 standard crime contract]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10653.asp Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[2010 standard crime contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10643.asp Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court means testing - guidance available now]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10650.asp Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Online training system now available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10638.asp Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Virtual courts - removal of consent]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10640.asp Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Cases Consultation 2010]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10627.asp Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Interactive guide for criminal legal aid solicitors]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10601.asp Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on current and future crime contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10593.asp Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on claiming process for Crown Court work]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10585.asp Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Prison law work - an important update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10580.asp Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Pages of Prosecution Evidence in the Crown Court]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10515.asp Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on Crown Court means testing training]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10514.asp Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Change to supporting evidence required for LGFS claims]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10517.asp Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tendering timetable: 2010 civil and crime legal aid contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10433.asp Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC forms become mandatory on 1 November 09]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10430.asp Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline approaching for new duty solicitor applications ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10400.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Boundary maps for 2010 duty solicitor schemes]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10399.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Changes to the way we use peer review]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10397.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Book now for free business management training]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10396.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Further update to LGFS guidance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10395.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Training dates for Crown Court means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10401.asp Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Updates to fee calculator, claim form and guidance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10316.asp Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Engaging with Crown Court means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10328.asp Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New measures for pages of prosecution evidence]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10315.asp Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Sign up for free business management training]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10314.asp Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Marking out a quality future for legal aid services]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10313.asp Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deferral for 2010 Criminal Contract tender]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10310.asp Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Single Equality Scheme chalks up successes]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10288.asp Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Domestic abuse in ethnic minority families]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10291.asp Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court Litigator Fee system update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10280.asp Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Address for London Region legal aid applications]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10278.asp Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Next training contract grant scheme will launch in early 2010]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10088.asp Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator graduated fee scheme changes now in force]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10093.asp Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Working towards a replacement very high cost case (VHCC) scheme]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10091.asp Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Free training in business and financial management skills]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10087.asp Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Legal aid - 60 years of justice for all]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_10032.asp Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Final chance to volunteer for the Quality Assurance for Advocates research pilot]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9996.asp Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme changes in early August]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9998.asp Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[We publish best value tendering consultation response]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9992.asp Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response to Prison Law Funding consultation]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9986.asp Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Making sure your LF1 form is processed as quickly as possible...]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9920.asp Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[The impact of TUPE on BVT]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9919.asp Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[A new approach to quality assurance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9884.asp Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Engage with... Crown Court means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9853.asp Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Advocates needed for QAA pilot]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9855.asp Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New National Courts Team assigned to some magistrates' courts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9781.asp Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation on LGFS funding order amendment to end 19 June]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9779.asp Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[dsicmm new form supplier for CDS 14, 15 and 17s ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9774.asp Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response to Crown Court means testing consultation published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9747.asp Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court means testing consultation response to be published early June]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9716.asp Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Take part in the Justice Awards 2009]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9714.asp Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation opens on eligibility for duty solicitor scheme]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9657.asp Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Prison law consultation closes]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9655.asp Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court means testing... an update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9663.asp Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New LSC forms become mandatory on 1 June 09]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9653.asp Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New process for establishing pages of prosecution evidence]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9582.asp Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Prison law consultation to close on 5 May]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9578.asp Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates (QAA) pilot]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9577.asp Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Common reasons for rejecting CDS 18s]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9569.asp Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving cashflow for our providers]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9559.asp Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Important information on contract payments]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9523.asp Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Defence Solicitor Call Centre website available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9507.asp Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Exceptional Cases - how many fixed fees claims can be made per matter]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9512.asp Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Monthly newsletter for those submitting Litigator Fee claims]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9515.asp Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline for new duty solicitor applications approaches]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9491.asp Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS financial eligibility thresholds stay the same]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9454.asp Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Amendment to virtual courts contract]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9440.asp Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response published to the Very High Cost Cases consultation ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9428.asp Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Second consultation on best value tendering and video presentation published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9421.asp Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Are your contact details up-to-date?]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9419.asp Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving your Quality Guides - Crime, Second Edition published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9379.asp Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC football tournament open for entries]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9374.asp Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Change of location for London CDS processing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9351.asp Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator fee scheme review gets underway]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9327.asp Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Extension to VHCC consultation deadline]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9300.asp Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Means testing consultation response to be published in April]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9299.asp Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation launched on prison law funding]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9285.asp Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Download logo for 60th anniversary of legal aid]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9266.asp Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Largest wave of providers joins LSC Online system]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9258.asp Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court means testing consultation closed ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9260.asp Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Domestic abuse literature review published ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9256.asp Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Publication date of second consultation on best value tendering moved to March]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9259.asp Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New look Focus shapes up to online world]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9238.asp Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator fee claims since 14 Jan]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9233.asp Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Revised guidance on sub-contractors in VHCC defence teams ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9226.asp Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Our Reading office is moving]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9224.asp Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving the defence witness experience ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9217.asp Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving your Quality guides - Employment - 2nd edition]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9196.asp Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New duty solicitor rotas issued]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9171.asp Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates pilot garnering interest]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9169.asp Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation launched on the future of Very High Cost Criminal cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9128.asp Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on reconciliation process]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9115.asp Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Weekly payments]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9126.asp Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Exceptional Case Assessments - 3 simple tips on how to claim]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9112.asp Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Five consultation events this January]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9110.asp Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality assurance for advocates pilot announced]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9100.asp Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Have you recently submitted an online feedback or complaint form?]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9085.asp Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Guidance on VAT change]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9067.asp Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Expansion of the LSC Online user base]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9038.asp Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Draft amendments to VHCC Panel contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9039.asp Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation on Crown Court means testing - Q&A published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9033.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Legal Aid - The Next Generation conference report]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9023.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on progress of the Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS)]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9026.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Further details on the LSC's position on VAT]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9028.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Version 5 Criminal Legal Aid forms to become mandatory]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9027.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Progress made on improving efficiencies in the justice system]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9029.asp Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving your Quality guide: family second edition]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9021.asp Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC announces position on VAT changes]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_9010.asp Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC responses to consultations from other organisations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8974.asp Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update protocol for reconciliations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8977.asp Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Police Station Fixed Fees: logging cases with the DSCC]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8968.asp Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Thinking of growing your business?]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8969.asp Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation launched on payment of Crown Court defence costs]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8936.asp Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC Online is formally re-launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8923.asp Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Nottingham office introduces automated switchboard]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8922.asp Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Delivery Transformation seeks input from practitioners]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8918.asp Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC signs up to the new Government Code of Practice on Consultations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8906.asp Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[More defendants looking for advice in police stations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8910.asp Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Proposed contract changes detailed in civil bid rounds consultation]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8899.asp Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[150 grants awarded under this year's Training Contract Grants Scheme!]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8902.asp Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Significant progress on VHCCs]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8859.asp Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Birmingham office has moved]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8851.asp Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Clarification on claiming fees for Exceptional Cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8850.asp Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Can your clients help shape legal aid services?]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8839.asp Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation on Barking and Dagenham centre]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8840.asp Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Virtual Courts Consultation launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8832.asp Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Survey on legal visits in prisons]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8812.asp Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New passporting benefit for legal aid eligibility]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8815.asp Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Independent financial management survey launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8794.asp Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality Assurance for Advocates (QAA) - Equality and Diversity]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8792.asp Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC holds successful workshops on the Interests of Justice test ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8791.asp Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Criminal legal aid claim limits]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8777.asp Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Important Information regarding the use of CDS14, CDS15, CDS16 & CDS17]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8757.asp Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[One million representation orders granted ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8750.asp Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Check and update your details on the CLA directory ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8745.asp Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New LSC forms become mandatory on 1 Oct 08]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8700.asp Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very high cost crime cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8721.asp Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Forthcoming changes to the Recovery of Defence Costs Orders System]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8699.asp Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline for new duty solicitor applications]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8669.asp Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Employment Quality Workshops launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8662.asp Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Client Diversity Group nominees sought]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8664.asp Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC Online re-launch makes good progress]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8636.asp Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Moving forward with Crown Court means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8624.asp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Help shape our equalities and diversity programme of work]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8622.asp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Small risk that contract payments may be delayed next month]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8621.asp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[A new look for LSC Update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8625.asp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Progress made on new scheme for very high cost crime cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8623.asp Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[We're no longer processing claims at our Reading office]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8568.asp Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Guide to tendering now available for legal aid practitioners]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8565.asp Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[IT problems at LSC South Tyneside]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8516.asp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Means testing for clients with mental health issues]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8514.asp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Online subscription service launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8520.asp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC helps fund defence representation on LCJBs]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8513.asp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on Payments on Account for hardship]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8519.asp Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Criminal legal aid means testing]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8502.asp Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New leaflet for offenders on alternatives to prosecution]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8501.asp Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Swapping duty solicitor rota slots]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8511.asp Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tell us what you think of the LSC Manual]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8488.asp Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New functions added to Crown Court Litigator Fee (CCLF) online]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8435.asp Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[The way ahead for criminal defence best value tendering]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8423.asp Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tender due for advice services for immigration detainees]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8407.asp Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Faxes to South Tyneside Business Delivery Centre]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8405.asp Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Revolution in legal aid lands in Leicester]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8400.asp Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Derby Community Legal Advice Centre officially opened]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8272.asp Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Police station fixed fees: logging cases with the DSCC]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8318.asp Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Important changes to claims for criminal cases from 1 July]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8319.asp Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[We're making good progress implementing the Unified Contract Agreement]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8317.asp Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Changes to travel time recording from 1 July]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8247.asp Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC's Financial Operations Group to relocate]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8241.asp Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[The Justice Awards 2008 are here!]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8225.asp Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC to explore equality and diversity issues with solicitor advocates]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8201.asp Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC recruiting Peer Reviewers for Crime and Community Care]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8200.asp Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Your chance to shape the future]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8119.asp Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Financial eligibility guidance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8097.asp Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Pay dates from June to December released]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8098.asp Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Unified Crime Contract (July 08) - application period now closed]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8092.asp Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tell us how you work with technology]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8094.asp Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[2 May deadline for return of crime contract applications]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8065.asp Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline for return of contract applications approaches]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8052.asp Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Advantages to sending in your Unified Contract (Crime) July 2008 application early]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8042.asp Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[First applications arriving for Unified Contract (Crime) July 2008]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8001.asp Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Case Crime Panel: update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_8003.asp Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Application process for Unified Contract (Crime) July 2008 opens on Monday]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7974.asp Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Interim lists of VHCC panel members published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7976.asp Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Case Panel launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7936.asp Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update to Forms Masterpack]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7901.asp Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Focus/Focus on CDS - tell us what you think]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7891.asp Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Senior Presiding Judge's Regional Seminars 2008]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7888.asp Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Making the grade - peer review workshops now on]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7880.asp Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Revised telephone number for CDS form bulk orders]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7871.asp Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS6 guidance updated]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7856.asp Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[A reminder about quality workshops]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7850.asp Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Crown Court Litigator Fee training update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7862.asp Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Integrated Criminal Bills Assessment Manual updated]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7849.asp Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline for VHCC contract return approaching]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7846.asp Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA['Improving your Quality' Housing Guide published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7851.asp Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[How to claim exceptional cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7847.asp Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Contracts re-issued for Very High Cost Case Panel]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7826.asp Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tell us how you are helping clients]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7791.asp Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Updates made to criminal legal aid guidance]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7786.asp Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Your chance to input to best value tendering scheme]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7764.asp Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Further updates made to police station fixed fees Q&A]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7763.asp Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS application forms are being updated]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7761.asp Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Police Station Fixed Fees Q&As updated]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7745.asp Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[The future of very high cost cases]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7724.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation opens on Unified contract (Crime) (Jul 08)]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7658.asp Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS Direct Expansion - Phase One]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7671.asp Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Online claims system for litigators graduated fee scheme coming]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7660.asp Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New guidance for using prison video links]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7657.asp Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Four weeks left to respond to best value tendering consultation]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7656.asp Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Defence Solicitor Call Centre expansion - two weeks on]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7655.asp Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[VHCC Panel lists]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7358.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC takes steps to improve DSCC service]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7289.asp Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[VHCC Panel Advocate Contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7286.asp Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Defence Solicitor Call Centre opens its phone lines]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7282.asp Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Peer review team is on the move]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7275.asp Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator graduated fee scheme to take effect from 14 Jan]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7258.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Police station fixed fees take effect from Monday]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7257.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Defence Solicitor Call Centre takes all police station calls ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7259.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New VHCC panel to start on Monday]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7255.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New rules for notifying us of very high cost cases ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7256.asp Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Provider packs and Q&As now available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7242.asp Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Final VHCC contracts now available for signature]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7225.asp Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Changes to Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC) from 14 January]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7190.asp Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS Direct expansion expected from 1 February]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7187.asp Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[ Final draft VHCC contracts published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7183.asp Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Improving efficiencies in the justice system]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7164.asp Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC makes further preparations for CCLF online]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7161.asp Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Analysis of responses published for the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7154.asp Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation opens on best value tendering for criminal defence services]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7141.asp Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Cumulative impact assessment of first phase of legal aid reform published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7138.asp Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[How the LSC will assure and improve quality]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7140.asp Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Deadline for Duty Solicitor CDS12 forms]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7070.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Details for training sessions on criminal fee schemes confirmed]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7072.asp Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC Online performance update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_7036.asp Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Training on changes to criminal legal aid work]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6993.asp Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC awarded costs over VHCC challenge]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6985.asp Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[High response rate to General Criminal Contract ensures full coverage across the country]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6971.asp Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New codes for police station work]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6918.asp Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[General Criminal Contract update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6914.asp Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Good Practice Guide for prison visits now available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6849.asp Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC writes to Law Society about concerns regarding the General Criminal Contract (January 2008)]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6786.asp Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC comments on Law Society advice on January 2008 Criminal Contract]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6752.asp Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Updated information on fixed fees for GCC Duty Solicitor Schemes (Jan 2008)]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6649.asp Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New fee scheme for litigators]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6580.asp Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on VHCC Panel tender results]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6578.asp Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Updated information on Q&A sessions on the new crime contract]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6398.asp Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Post Implementation Review of means testing published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6576.asp Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Application packs for new crime contracts available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6397.asp Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update to Forms Masterpack]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6394.asp Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Applications for new criminal legal aid contracts open on 1 October 2007]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6323.asp Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Whole System Initiatives update]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6279.asp Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Decision taken to issue new General Criminal Contracts and to appeal judicial review ]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6261.asp Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Slot allocations for duty solicitors confirmed]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6259.asp Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Proposals to amend three sets of CDS Regulations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6239.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Training sessions to help providers prepare for legal aid reforms]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6238.asp Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Two week delay to implementation of CDS reforms]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6178.asp Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC holds training sessions in preparation for legal aid reforms]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6179.asp Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Extension to VHCC panel tender announced]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6085.asp Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Important information for VHCC Panel tender applicants]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6048.asp Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[LSC moves some of its business processing work]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_6008.asp Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Market stability representations]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5987.asp Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New guidance on claiming post charge police station work issued]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5913.asp Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Payment dates now available on the LSC website]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5908.asp Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Consultation on General Criminal Contract amendments launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5912.asp Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Litigator Graduated Fee Scheme consultation launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5725.asp Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Quality assurance scheme for advocates consultation launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5754.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[New pay scheme for legal aid at the police station]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5751.asp Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Draft Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contracts published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5717.asp Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response to further consultation on Market Stability published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5680.asp Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response to Very High Cost Case (VHCC) Panel published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5666.asp Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Very High Cost Case (Crime) Best Value Panel tender process begins]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5640.asp Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Tender for CDS Direct contracts]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5625.asp Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[External mergers guidance published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5584.asp Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[VHCC panel consultation re-opened]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5579.asp Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Q&A on recent crime consultations now available]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5534.asp Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Amendments to the advocate graduated fee scheme published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5513.asp Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Response to Very High Cost Case (VHCC) Panel consultation published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5507.asp Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Further consultation on Market Stability Measures launched]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5503.asp Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[CDS financial eligibility changes published]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5461.asp Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[General Criminal Contract: Enforceability of amendments for 2007 (London)]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5447.asp Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Changes to codes 2007-08]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5456.asp Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Contract changes for criminal legal aid]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5337.asp Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Next steps in reform of criminal legal aid services announced]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5322.asp Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Update on criminal means testing forms]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5308.asp Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission <![CDATA[Contract payments now processed at different offices]]> http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/criminal/cds_news_5453.asp Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Legal Services Commission