OUR MISSION & AIM The commission will promote fair and equal access to justice in Northern Ireland in it's provision of publicly funded legal services.

Our aim is to provide high quality, customer focused services that target those in greatest need and demonstrate value for money.


  CONSULTATIONS
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  There are currently 22 Consultations Document posted CLOSING DATE
Initial Regulatory Impact Assessment 30/06/2010
Published: 28/06/2010  Status: Closed
This draft document details the findings of the Regulatory Impact Assessment carried out to support the Statutory Charge Reform proposals.

 
Statutory Charge Consultation Overview 30/06/2010
Published: 16/03/2010  Status: Closed
This document provides an overview to the proposed changes to the application of the Statutory Charge in legally aided proceedings.  
Legal Aid (General) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 30/06/2010
Published: 16/03/2010  Status: Closed
These draft Regulations detail the proposed changes to The Legal Aid (General) (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.



 
Substantive changes to the operation of Statutory Charge as defined in the Legal Aid (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1965 30/06/2010
Published: 16/03/2010  Status: Closed
This document sets out, for public consultation, proposed changes to the operation of the Statutory Charge in Civil Legal Aid as defined in the Legal Aid (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1965.
 
Proposed miscellaneous amendments to The Legal Aid (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1965. 30/06/2010
Published: 16/03/2010  Status: Closed
This document sets out, for public consultation, proposed miscellaneous amendments to The Legal Aid (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1965.
 
Statutory Charge- Draft Equality Impact Assessment 30/06/2010
Published: 16/03/2010  Status: Closed
This draft document details the findings of the Equality Impact Assessment carried out to support the Statutory Charge Reform proposals. The Regulatory Impact Assessment will be available shortly.
 
The Northern Ireland Funding Code – The Procedures 16/10/2009
Published: 29/06/2009  Status: Closed
This document sets out, for public consultation, the proposals for the procedures relating to a Northern Ireland Funding Code  
The Northern Ireland Funding Code – The Criteria 16/10/2009
Published: 29/06/2009  Status: Closed
This document sets out, for public consultation, the proposals for the criteria relating to a Northern Ireland Funding Code  
The Northern Ireland Funding Code – Equality Impact Assessment 16/10/2009
Published: 29/06/2009  Status: Closed
This document details the findings of the Equality Impact Assessment carried out to support the development of a Northern Ireland Funding Code  
The Northern Ireland Funding Code – Regulatory Impact Assessment 16/10/2009
Published: 29/06/2009  Status: Closed
This document details the findings of the Impact Assessment carried out to support the development of a Northern Ireland Funding Code  
Responses to Financial Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid Consultation and Draft EQIA. 23/04/2008
Published: 23/04/2008  Status: Closed
Responses received by NILSC in relation to Financial Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid Consultation and Draft EQIA. The NILSC is currently considering the issues raised and will publish formal response and final EQIA in the near future.


 
Community Legal Services consultation 14/03/2008
Published: 14/12/2007  Status: Closed
This strategy document outlines the Commission`s plans for introducing and developing Community Legal Services  
Consultation: Draft Equality Impact Assessment: Financial Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid 08/02/2008
Published: 05/11/2007  Status: Closed
Here, for public consultation, is the Draft Equality Impact Assessment of the proposed new financial eligibility test for access to Civil Legal Aid in Northern Ireland.  
Consultation: Financial Eligibility for Civil Legal Aid in Northern Ireland 08/02/2008
Published: 05/11/2007  Status: Closed
This document contains proposals for the introduction of a new, simplified financial eligibility test for access to Civil Legal Aid in Northern Ireland. This consultation is underpinned by in-depth research, available on the ‘Research’ section.  
Full responses to consultation on NI Funding Code 04/07/2007
Published: 04/07/2007  Status: Closed
Responses received by NILSC in relation to the Funding Code exposure document, the main consultation document, draft decision making guidance (three pieces to date), and the equality impact assessment of the Code  
Summary of responses to NI Funding Code consultation 04/07/2007
Published: 04/07/2007  Status: Closed
Summary of responses received by NILSC in relation to the Funding Code exposure document, the main consultation document, draft decision making guidance (three pieces to date), and the equality impact assessment of the Code  
N.I. Funding Code - Draft Equality Impact Assessment 16/02/2007
Published: 24/11/2006  Status: Closed
Here, for public consultation, is the draft equality impact assessment of the proposed N.I. Funding Code.  
N.I. Funding Code - Consultation Paper on Proposals 16/02/2007
Published: 24/11/2006  Status: Closed
This paper sets out, for public consultation, the proposals relating to the development of the Northern Ireland Funding Code (‘the Code’).  
N.I. Funding Code - Decision-making guidance - Public law children`s cases 19/01/2007
Published: 24/11/2006  Status: Closed
Underpinning the N.I. Funding Code will be detailed decision-making guidance. Draft guidance on the areas of judicial review proceedings; public law children’s cases and on the principles of merits, costs and damages are attached.
 
N.I. Funding Code - Decision-making guidance - Judicial reviews 19/01/2007
Published: 24/11/2006  Status: Closed
Underpinning the N.I. Funding Code will be detailed decision-making guidance. Draft guidance on the areas of judicial review proceedings; public law children’s cases and on the principles of merits, costs and damages are attached.
 
N.I. Funding Code - Decision-making guidance - Merits, Costs, and Damages 19/01/2007
Published: 24/11/2006  Status: Closed
Underpinning the N.I. Funding Code will be detailed decision-making guidance. Draft guidance on the areas of judicial review proceedings; public law children’s cases and on the principles of merits, costs and damages are attached.
 
Draft Equality Scheme 16/02/2007
Published: 21/11/2006  Status: Closed
This document is the draft Equality Scheme for the Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission and has been developed to provide a platform for consultation with interested individuals, groups, and organisations  
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