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The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 for staff training.
Adapting the Mid-Tier Contract for Scottish law.
This series brings together the Government Legal Department's annual report and accounts, including HMCPSI and AGO.
Richard Cornish has been appointed Chief Operating Officer
Changes to the Bona Vacantia Referral, Applications and Kin Claim processes. Please click above for further information and guidance.
This Corporate Governance Report is part of the Accountability Report included in the Government Legal Department Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22
This is part of a series of departmental publications which presents the government’s outturn for 2024-25 and planned expenditure for 2025-26.
GLD Spend FOI releases
This document details GLD, AGO and HMCPSI GPC transactions over £25000 with Counsel and description adjusted for VAT.
This document details GLD, AGO and HMCPSI spend greater than £25,000.
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