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11 years 9 months ago - 11 years 9 months ago #88300 by DaPa
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... for benefits appeals.

Can anybody confirm or shed some light on this for me?

Has it come law as yet or is it due to in the near future?



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11 years 9 months ago #88305 by Gordon
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Legal Aid has not been abolished, although certain areas are no longer funded, and the budget has been reduced, especially in areas such as benefits, as a result many agencies are now no longer able to provide assistance.

For an overview of the changes, see the following site

www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/legal_aid_reform.asp

Gordon

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11 years 9 months ago - 11 years 9 months ago #88317 by Crazydiamond
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Legal aid will still be available for appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and beyond to the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European courts if necessary?

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11 years 8 months ago #88355 by DaPa
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Crazydiamond wrote:

Legal aid will still be available for appeals to the Upper Tribunal, and beyond to the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European courts if necessary?


Would Legal Aid be available to people challenging a decision to go to appeal for ESA?


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11 years 8 months ago #88359 by slugsta
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As I understand it, legal aid for DLA/ESA 1st level appeals will be withdrawn next year.

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11 years 8 months ago - 11 years 8 months ago #88635 by DaPa
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How do we manage with appealing a decision once the Legal Aid has been withdrawn?


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