# The Advice and Assistance (Scotland) (Prospective Cost) Regulations 1988, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations increase from £50 to £60 the cost of legal advice and assistance (including assistance by way of representation) under the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 which a solicitor may grant without obtaining the prior approval of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1389/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-scotland-prospective-cost-regulations-1988/note
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