Formal Instruction — Scotland

Instruct a Scottish Asylum Expert

[01] Instructing Party & SLAB StatusYour Details & Legal Aid Status

Full Name

Firm or Organisation

Email Address

Direct Telephone

DX Number(optional)

For document exchange delivery.

Your Role

Is This a SLAB-Funded Case?

Scottish Legal Aid Board funded — helps us advise on proportionate fee options.

SLAB Prior Approval Status

Has SLAB prior approval for expert evidence fees been obtained or applied for?

Fee Flexibility

Fixed-fee expert letters are available for SLAB cases where budget is constrained.

[02] Scottish ProceedingsTribunal, Court & Proceedings

Scottish Tribunal or Court

Scottish asylum and immigration proceedings — Upper Tribunal Glasgow listed first.

Type of Proceeding

Is a Home Office Presenting Officer (HOPO) Involved?

Glasgow HOPOs handle most Scottish cases.

Is the Home Office Relying on a CPIN?

If yes, please identify the CPIN in your case brief.

YesNoUnknown

[03] Country & Thematic ScopeCountry of Origin & Issues

Country of Origin

Used for expert matching — the claimant's country of origin.

Thematic Areas

Select all thematic areas the expert needs to address.

Languages in the Case

[04] Service & ReportService Required & Report Format

Service Required

Report Format

Report Standard

[05] TimingTimeline & Urgency

Hearing Date(optional)

Expert Report Deadline(optional)

The directions deadline for expert report exchange, if known.

Urgency

[06] Case BriefSummary of the Case

Brief Description of the Case and Issues

Please describe: the country of origin, the basis of the claim, the issues in dispute, any CPIN relied on, relevant country guidance cases, SLAB funding position, and what you need the expert to address.

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[07] AdministrationAdministration

NDA Required?

YesNo

How Did You Hear About Us?(optional)

[08] ConfidentialityConfirm & Submit

All instruction details, case information, and claimant details are held in strict confidence. We do not share any information with the Home Office, UKVI, or any government body. Submitting this form does not create a client relationship until confirmed in writing. All formal reports comply with FPR Part 25 / CPR Part 35 and Court of Session rules as applicable.

I have read and understood the confidentiality statement above

SCOTLAND LEGAL AID CASES WELCOME — ALL INFORMATION STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

SLAB-Funded Cases

We work with SLAB-funded solicitors. Please indicate legal aid status in Section 01 and we will discuss proportionate fee options including fixed-fee expert letters and prior approval support.

What Happens Next

Brief Reviewed

Reviewed within 1 business day — SLAB cases flagged for proportionate options.

Expert Matched

Right country specialist for your case and Scottish tribunal context.

Scope & Fees

Agreed before work commences — fixed-fee options available for SLAB cases.

Report Delivered

FPR Part 25 / CPR Part 35 compliant — Scottish tribunal ready.

All instruction details are strictly confidential. We do not share any information with the Home Office, UKVI, or any government body. Submitting this form does not create a client relationship until confirmed in writing.