# The Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Prospective Cost) (No.3) Regulations 1988, Regulation 2: Amendment of financial limit


(1) In section 10(2) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 , in the classes of case defined in paragraph (2) below, there is substituted, in place of the sum of £60 therein specified, the sum of £150.
(2) The £150 specified above shall be the financial limit up to which a solicitor may, without the prior consent of the Board, continue to provide —
(a) assistance by way of representation when a second or subsequent diet has been ordered by the court, or
(b) advice and assistance, provided he is satisfied that —
(i) the matter on which advice and assistance is provided is likely to be resolved only by preparing for proceedings in a civil court;
(ii) the cost of preparation of and making an application for civil legal aid will exceed the limit of £60 specified
(iii) it is likely, on the information provided to him, that the applicant will qualify on financial grounds for civil legal aid; and
(iv) it is reasonable in the circumstances of the case.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/2288/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-scotland-prospective-cost-no3-regulations-1988/regulation-2
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