Practice Notes on Legal Aid 2/e

This book gives practical guidance on Legal Aid. It sets out the circumstances in which legal aid is available,who is eligible and which types of aid can be applied for. It supplies practical advice on how to deal with the various forms involved, and how to ensure efficient remuneration, including how to deal with standard fees to maximise remuneration. This edition explores the workings of the scheme under the Legal Aid Act 1988 and the 1989 Regulations. There is also a new section on franchising and a consideration of the advantages of the system.