Version Superseded: 31/01/2013
Point in time view as at 06/10/2010. This version of this provision has been superseded.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Access to Justice Act 1999, Section 45.
(1)A person who applies to the [F1Lord Chancellor] to be recommended for appointment as Queen’s Counsel in England and Wales shall pay a fee to the [F1Lord Chancellor].
(2)The amount of the fee shall be specified by order made by the [F2Lord Chancellor]; and in determining that amount the [F2Lord Chancellor] shall have regard to the expenses incurred by him in considering such applications.
(3)An order under subsection (2) shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(4)This section does not affect section 9 of the M1Great Seal (Offices) Act 1874 (under which fees are charged in respect of the grant of Letters Patent under the Great Seal for appointment as Queen’s Counsel).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 45(1) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 130 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)
F2Words in s. 45(2) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 130 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)
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