The LAA is seeking providers with Housing and Debt contracts interested in delivering the Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) in Hereford and Worcester, including Kidderminster and Redditch. HLPAS provides free legal advice and court representation for those at risk of losing their home or facing possession proceedings, regardless of financial status. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/Ofnk50Wyy1h
About us
The Legal Aid Agency provides both civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales. Our work is essential to the fair, effective and efficient operation of the civil and criminal justice systems. We are a delivery organisation which commissions and procures legal aid services from providers (solicitors, barristers and the not-for-profit sector). The Legal Aid Agency is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice. It came into existence on 1 April 2013 following the abolition of the Legal Services Commission as a result of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012. The Act created the new statutory office of the Director of Legal Casework. The Director will take decisions on the funding of individual cases. Processes have been put in place to ensure the Legal Aid Agency is able to demonstrate independence of decision-making. There will be an annual report published about these decisions.
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http://www.justice.gov.uk/about/laa
External link for The Legal Aid Agency
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2013
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102 Petty France
London, England SW1H 9EA, GB
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Viking Business Park
Jarrow, England NE32 3, GB
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We're looking for legal service providers in Housing, Debt, and Welfare Benefits across 18 areas in England. Tenders can be submitted for any Law Category at any time during the 2024 Contract term, allowing new providers to apply as they become eligible. Read more 👉https://ow.ly/EgPO50WwEAP
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Our latest Legal Aid Bulletin is available now. 👉https://ow.ly/I66g50WuNfc
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The Legal Aid Agency reposted this
📢 Court delays are at record highs, and bold proposals have now been published to help address them. Part 1 of the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, led by Sir Brian Leveson, outlines reforms to reduce the backlog and improve outcomes for victims. The review recommends: ✅ Retaining more appropriate cases in the magistrates’ courts ✅ Creating a new Bench Division in the Crown Court for mid-level offences ✅ Introducing judge-only trials for serious and complex cases The Government is reviewing all recommendations and will respond ahead of legislation this Autumn, with the work already backed by record-level investment in the courts.
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The Legal Aid Agency reposted this
Last week, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood and Minister Sarah Sackman KC MP welcomed legal sector leaders to Downing Street. They celebrated the work being done to drive innovation and growth across the UK and acknowledged the legal sector as a key pillar of the justice system.
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We have updated the Controlled Work forms (CW3) that immigration providers use when seeking an extension to a cost limit in a Controlled Work matter. .Previous versions of these forms will still be accepted until 27 October 2025. Read more https://ow.ly/tAxG50Wuzsf
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We are inviting tenders for two new Criminal Defence Direct (CDD) Contracts to provide essential 24/7 telephone-based legal advice from May 2026. These contracts will support individuals detained at police stations across England and Wales for non-indictable offences. The tender is open to any organisation meeting LAA's Conditions of Participation, with applications requiring submission via both the Central Digital Platform and LAA eTendering System. Tender submission deadline: 28 August 2025 (11:59pm). Read more https://ow.ly/uWA350Wqzsf
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Our new Legal Aid Bulletin is available now. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eu6kxGdF
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We are recruiting Junior Clerk. This position is based Nationally. Don't miss your chance; apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 18th July 2025. Click here to see the job advert: https://ow.ly/PlN450WmX70
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Our new Legal Aid Bulletin is available now. 👇 https://ow.ly/HWx750WgTNA
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