12/11/2009 – 2010 civil contract to be published next week
LSC also makes changes to compliance audits
Advice Sector
Policy news on advice and legal services
11/11/2009 – LSC publishes generic ‘Improving your Quality’ guide
New guidance based on peer reviewers' views on good practice
09/11/2009 – Law Society ‘slams’ Audit Office for ‘unfounded’ overclaiming allegations
Chief executive makes formal complaint about legal aid report
02/11/2009 – LSC overpays solicitors almost £25 million in legal aid
Commission needs to 'impose sanctions' on incorrect claims, says head of the National Audit Office
28/10/2009 – Outreach debt advice reaches socially and financially excluded people
New research from LSRC highlights success in reaching those who have not sought advice before
28/10/2009 – Barking & Dagenham opens Community Legal Advice service tender process
Plus Manchester announces plans for largest community legal advice service in England & Wales
27/10/2009 – One million children and young people denied their rights each year, say charities
Campaign to adress access to legal advice launched
22/10/2009 – LSC announces civil contract tender timetable
Contracts to start on 1 October 2010
19/10/2009 – Hardship Fund grants announced
74 agencies offered funding to help deliver 'vital services'
13/10/2009 – Legal aid review announced
Ministry of Justice considering separation of civil and criminal systems
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