Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I extended (1.9.2001) by 2001 c. 17, s. 6(2)(c) (with ss. 16(5), 78); S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2
C2Pt. 1: functions of the Lord Chancellor transferred (19.8.2003) to the Secretary of State by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 4, Sch. 1 (with art. 6)
Pt. 1: functions of the Secretary of State transferred (12.1.2006) to the Lord Chancellor by The Transfer of Functions (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3429), art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)
(1)The [F1Lord Chancellor] shall pay to the Commission such sums as are required to meet the costs of any advice, assistance and representation funded by the Commission as part of the Criminal Defence Service.
(2)The [F1Lord Chancellor] may—
(a)determine the manner in which and times at which the sums referred to in subsection (1) shall be paid to the Commission, and
(b)impose conditions on the payment of the sums.
(3)In funding services as part of the Criminal Defence Service the Commission shall aim to obtain the best possible value for money.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 18 substituted (12.1.2006) by The Transfer of Functions (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3429), art. 8, Sch. para. 4(a)