Publisher's Synopsis
Now in its 10th edition, the Legal Aid Guide is produced annually by the Legal Aid Board. It explains to legal aid practitioners how to implement the Legal Aid Act and clarifies and comments on the roles and functions of the Board and its suppliers. The 10th edition comprises a comprehensive guide to the administrative measures im posed by the Board, including limitations regarding the categories entitled to legal aid and adherence to the means test. It includes detailed information on how the means test is applied how far a case can be taken and payment processes. The Guide also provides the contractual conditions that exist between the Legal Aid Board and the legal practitioner.