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Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirement for Cyber Essentials

What This Means

  • Mandatory Compliance: Cyber Essentials has become a condition of funding for Criminal Legal Aid work. 
  • Scope: Applies to all firms, regardless of size, that handle Criminal Legal Aid cases.
  • Certification Deadline: Must be in place before 1st October 2025 to avoid disruption to contracts.
  • Reference Documentation: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67a4901fbaccec3af36b3c18/Criminal_Legal_Aid_Services_from_1_October_2025_Frequently_Asked_Questions_V.2.pdf

Why It Matters

  • Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that ensures firms meet baseline cybersecurity standards. 
  • It protects against common threats like phishing, malware, and unauthorised access.
  • Certification demonstrates a commitment to data protection, client trust, and regulatory compliance.

Key Areas Covered by Cyber Essentials

  • Firewalls and internet gateways 
  • Secure configuration
  • Access control
  • Malware protection
  • Patch management.

Key Points to consider

  • This applies to all law firms in England and Wales delivering Criminal Legal Aid services. 
  • The mandate comes from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
  • Cyber Essentials certification has become a condition of funding — without it, firms will potentially lose their contract eligibility.

Downloads & Takeaways

Cyber Essentials question booklet v15.1 Willow (pdf)

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Criminal_Legal_Aid_Services_from_1_October_2025_Frequently_Asked_Questions_V.2 (pdf)

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