# The Criminal Legal Aid (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


LEGAL AID AND ADVICE, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 1st September 2026
Laid before Parliament 2nd September 2026
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) to (5)
The Lord Chancellor makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 14(h) and 41(1)(a) and (b) and (2)(a) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/955/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-legal-aid-general-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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