This is not unusual. LAA have been doing this since last year 

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On Wed, 23 Sep 2020 at 12:36, Keima Payton
<keima@paytonslaw.co.uk> wrote:

Can CLSA or LCCSA take this issue up with the power that’s be? We cannot have LA pulled a month after it was granted because someone decides it shouldn’t have been granted when we have instructed and paid an agent already!

 

This is outrageous behaviour – all trust now gone!

 

 

From: Bhatia, Anita (LAA) <Anita.Bhatia@justice.gov.uk>
Sent: 23 September 2020 12:24
To: Office <office@paytonslaw.co.uk>
Subject: USN

 

Hi Keima Payton,

 

Re:- USN 3441823, Liam Mullins

 

A Representation Order was issued to your firm on 20/08/2020 for USN 3441823, MAAT 6783072.

 

However, following an internal review a Refusal Notice should have been issued for the this application.

 

Interest of Justice reasons:-

Applicant is 17 years old

Youths are less likely to lose liberty

Sentencing guidelines indicate non-custodial outcome – fine

No complex legal issues identified.

 

A Refusal Notice has now been issued to your firm.

 

If you wish to appeal against the decision, please submit an IOJ Appeal application to:- iojappeals@justice.gov.uk

 

Kind Regards

 

Anita Bhatia

 

Legal Aid Agency

Anita Bhatia

Crime Caseworker

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