# The Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013, Regulation 15: Determinations

Extent: E+W

(1) The Director must determine whether an individual qualifies under section 15 of the Act for advice and assistance for criminal proceedings in accordance with—
(a) section 21 of the Act (financial resources) and regulations made under that section; and
(b) the qualifying criteria set out in the 2025 Standard Crime Contract.
(2) A determination that an individual qualifies under section 15 of the Act for advice and assistance for criminal proceedings must specify any limitations and conditions to which the determination is subject.
(3) A determination that an individual qualifies under section 15 of the Act for advice and assistance for criminal proceedings may specify that the determination is to be treated as having effect from a date which is no later than the date on which the application was received.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/9/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-legal-aid-general-regulations-2013/regulation-15
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