# The Criminal Legal Aid (General) Regulations 2013, Regulation 8: Applications

Extent: E+W

An application for initial advice and initial assistance must be made—
(a) to the Defence Solicitor Call Centre established by the Lord Chancellor under section 2 of the Act (arrangements); and
(b) in accordance with the requirements set out in the 2025 Standard Crime Contract for the Unit of Work which is the subject of the application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/9/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-legal-aid-general-regulations-2013/regulation-8
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