Regulation 5 Transitional provision

These Regulations do not apply to services made available pursuant to a determination made before 1st October 2025 where the provider of those services does not hold a 2025 Standard Crime Contract.

In this regulation, “determination” means a determination under section 13 (advice and assistance for individuals in custody), 15 (advice and assistance for criminal proceedings) or 16 (representation for criminal proceedings) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.

In this regulation, “provider” means a person who provides criminal legal aid pursuant to an arrangement with the Lord Chancellor under section 2(1) of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.