Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Rules.)
These Rules amend the Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 1992 by increasing the rates of remuneration for certain legal aid work in criminal proceedings done on or after 30th June 1996. The Rules also alter the date after which certain work may be remunerated at discretionary instead of prescribed rates from 30th June 1996 to 30th June 1997.