Accreditation

• Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme (PSRAS)

  SRA page on the Police Station Representative Accreditation Scheme, which it describes as a compulsory qualification for solicitors and non-solicitors who give legal advice at the police station on a legally aided basis. It sets out the three parts of the assessment and names the two authorised assessment organisations.

• PSRAS assessment guidelines

  The SRA's guidelines to assessment organisations for the assessments that lead to PSRAS accreditation. They describe the portfolio, the Critical Incidents Test and the written examination.

• PSRAS training providers (SRA list)

  A list of organisations that have told the SRA they provide PSRAS training. The SRA says it does not authorise, endorse or review these providers, and that the information comes from the organisations themselves.

• Criminal Litigation Accreditation (The Law Society)

  The Law Society's Criminal Litigation Accreditation, which the page calls a recognised quality standard for practitioners in criminal litigation. It says you need the accreditation to be on local duty solicitor rotas, and it sets out eligibility, fees and a monthly list of accredited members.

• Criminal Litigation Accreditation: how to apply

  Step-by-step guide to applying for the Criminal Litigation Accreditation. It covers the Police Station Qualification (not needed if you are PSRAS accredited), the Magistrates Court Qualification, and choosing an approved assessment organisation.

• Law Society — criminal justice

  The Law Society’s criminal justice section, with practice notes and guides. The page describes its Criminal Litigation Accreditation as a recognised quality standard for practitioners in criminal litigation.

• Bar Standards Board

  The Bar Standards Board regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales, in the public interest.

All criminal law resources