SCHEDULE 5INQUESTS

Article 9

PART 1General

1

This Schedule applies to the determination of the remuneration payable to representatives for providing civil legal services in relation to inquests funded under Article 12A of the 2003 Order.

2

The Department shall determine the claim submitted under Article 8 in accordance with the rates set out in the relevant Table in Part 2 of this Schedule and pay the assessed remuneration to the solicitor.

PART 2Remuneration payable in Inquest cases

Table 1:Solicitor’s Fees

Work Type

ate

Preparation

£79.50 per hour

Hearing (including any Preliminary Hearings)

£63.38 per hour

Travelling time(1)

£24.75 per hour

Mileage(1)

35.7p per mile

(1)

The rates for travel and mileage will be paid on an actuals basis.

Table 2:Counsel’s Fees

Work Type

Junior Counsel

Senior Counsel

Preparation

£87.38 per hour

£179.25 per hour

Hearing (including any Preliminary Hearings)

£149.25 per hour

£386.25 per hour

Refresher Fees – Full Day

£236.50

£400

Travelling time(1)

£12 per hour

£12 per hour

Mileage(1)

35.7p per mile

35.7p per mile

(1)

The rates for travel and mileage will be paid on an actuals basis.