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Keycards updated for new dependants’ allowances coming into force on 7 April 2025

3 April 2025

This update explains changes to the Keycards, including new dependants’ allowances, requirements for documentary evidence and declaration signatures

Civil

Policy and decision-makers’ guidance published for prior approval for counsel in civil cases

26 March 2025

This sets out the key decision made by us in assessing a request for prior approval for the employment of counsel

Children's

Policy and decision-makers’ guidance published for assessing the merits of a children’s ABWOR application

26 March 2025

Our approach to these applications is not changing and our existing legal aid guidance for solicitors on the SLAB website remains the same

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Keycards updated as new Regulations add to lists of disregarded payments when assessing applications

20 March 2025

This update explains changes to the Keycards as a result of new regulations which come into force on 21 March 2025