Part 1

Legal aid

Provision of legal aid

Standards of service
3
1
The Lord Chancellor may set and monitor standards in relation to services made available under this Part.
2
The Lord Chancellor may, in particular, make arrangements for the accreditation of persons providing, or wishing to provide, such services by—
a
the Lord Chancellor, or
b
persons authorised by the Lord Chancellor.
3
Arrangements for accreditation must include—
a
arrangements for monitoring services provided by accredited persons, and
b
arrangements for withdrawing accreditation where the services provided are unsatisfactory.
4
The Lord Chancellor may impose charges in connection with—
a
accreditation,
b
monitoring services provided by accredited persons, and
c
authorising accreditation by others.
5
Persons authorised by the Lord Chancellor may, in accordance with the terms of their authorisation, impose charges in connection with—
a
accreditation, and
b
monitoring services provided by accredited persons.