Guidance and procedures

Class Guidance on CLS/CIVIL Funded work
Definition Includes guidance on Family Graduated Fee Scheme, the Funding Code, Civil remuneration rates, Family Mediation, Lord Chancellor's Directions on Tribunals.
Format Available in PDF format on LSC Website at www.legalservices.gov.uk.
Charge Free of charge.

Class Guidance on CDS/CRIMINAL Funded work
Definition Includes criminal claims assessment manuals, criminal bills updatepolice station and court codes, contract documentation , training packs and presentations on very high cost criminal cases, frequently asked questions.
Format Available in PDF format on LSC Website at www.legalservices.gov.uk.
Charge Free of charge.

Class Legal Services Commission Manual Volumes 1-4
Definition Guidance to all services providers involved in the CLS and CDS on the operation of the reformed system of delivering legal help. Includes information on the legal framework (Volume 1), Contracting (Volume 2), the Funding Code (Volume 3) and the CDS (Volume 4).
Format Hard copies and CD Rom available to purchase from Sweet & Maxwell.
Charge Price on application to Sweet & Maxwell, Subject to LSC copyright (for material) and Sweet & Maxwell copyright (format only)

Class Public Defender Service
Definition Code of Practice for professional conduct . Public Defender Service Manual and selection of forms.
Format Electronic version available on LSC website at www.legalservices.gov.uk and also published in LSC Manual.
Charge Free of charge on website. For hard copy see class "LSC Manual". The Code of Practice is subject to Crown Copyright. The Manual is subject to LSC Copyright

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