SQM

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) have recently confirmed a change to the accreditation period for their Specialist Quality Mark (SQM). The SQM accreditation period has been increased from 3 years

As previously communicated by the Legal Aid Agency, the SQM Standard has recently been reviewed and subsequently revised. These new requirements will come into effect on 1st October 2022 and

LAA agreed contingency arrangements for SQM audits which provided for audits to be carried out remotely or via a mixture of on-site and remote activities, have now ended. All audit

Throughout the pandemic and in conjunction with the LAA, we have monitored the situation with the Covid-19 pandemic very closely and our audit approach was adapted accordingly. The LAA have

In conjunction with the LAA, we have continued to monitor the Covid-19 closely and in particular, our ability to conduct audits in the traditional way. In agreement with the LAA

The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) is currently inviting Tenders for the delivery of publicly funded criminal legal aid services from 1 October 2022 under a 2022 Standard Crime Contract. The

In conjunction with the LAA, we have continued to monitor the Covid-19 closely and in particular, our ability to conduct audits in the traditional way. In agreement with the LAA