Section 3: Standards of service

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 · 2012 c. 10View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Legal aid

The Lord Chancellor may set and monitor standards in relation to services made available under this Part.

The Lord Chancellor may, in particular, make arrangements for the accreditation of persons providing, or wishing to provide, such services by—

the Lord Chancellor, or
persons authorised by the Lord Chancellor.

Arrangements for accreditation must include—

arrangements for monitoring services provided by accredited persons, and
arrangements for withdrawing accreditation where the services provided are unsatisfactory.

The Lord Chancellor may impose charges in connection with—

accreditation,
monitoring services provided by accredited persons, and
authorising accreditation by others.

Persons authorised by the Lord Chancellor may, in accordance with the terms of their authorisation, impose charges in connection with—

accreditation, and
monitoring services provided by accredited persons.

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