{"id":54636,"date":"2015-03-03T14:39:52","date_gmt":"2015-03-03T14:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=cb3c530a38c1e168a58d5ac7997f3acf"},"modified":"2015-03-03T14:39:52","modified_gmt":"2015-03-03T14:39:52","slug":"news-story-crime-news-new-mailbox-for-interests-of-justice-appeals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=54636","title":{"rendered":"News story: Crime news: new mailbox for Interests of Justice appeals"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new mailbox has been set up to deal with Interests of Justice (IOJ) appeals.<\/p>\n

This is to be used when a decision not to grant criminal legal aid has been made by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).<\/p>\n

It should not be used when the decision not to grant legal aid has been made by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).<\/p>\n

In these circumstances the appeal will need to be directed to the relevant magistrates\u2019 court.<\/p>\n

Appeals against LAA decisions on IOJ<\/h3>\n

You will need to download the pro forma called \u2018Application to appeal grant of legal aid refused on IOJ criteria\u2019 \u2013 see below to download from GOV.UK.<\/p>\n

The pro forma will need to be sent to us using the email address below. We will then carry out an administrative review of the decision within 2 working days (this does not include the day of receipt). <\/p>\n

When sending the form you need to state in your email subject line which Criminal Application Team (CAT) site made the original decision e.g. \u2018IOJ appeal CAT Birmingham\u2019.<\/p>\n

Judicial consideration of appeals<\/h3>\n

If the decision remains unaltered then you may decide you would like a further appeal to be considered judicially by the magistrates\u2019 court hearing the case.<\/p>\n

In these circumstances, you should send your submission using the email address below. This should make it clear in the email subject header that this is for judicial consideration.<\/p>\n

We will then send relevant paperwork to the court and notify the provider of the outcome. You should note that turnaround times on this will be subject to the court listing arrangements.<\/p>\n

Further information<\/h3>\n

Email: iojappeals@legalaid.gsi.gov.uk<\/a> \u2013 to send pro forma<\/p>\n

Criminal legal aid processing: applications and digital systems<\/a> \u2013 to download pro forma<\/p>\n

Work out who qualifies for criminal legal aid<\/a> \u2013 information about the IOJ test<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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