Part 1 E+W+N.I.Legal aid

SupplementaryE+W+N.I.

42InterpretationE+W+N.I.

(1)In this Part—

  • “advocacy” means the exercise of a right of audience before a court, tribunal or other person;

  • [F1“assimilated enforceable right” means a right (as modified from time to time) which forms part of assimilated law by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;]

  • “civil legal services” has the meaning given in section 8;

  • “civil servant” means an individual employed in the civil service of the State;

  • “criminal proceedings” has the meaning given in section 14;

  • “the Director” means the Director of Legal Aid Casework;

  • “functions” includes powers and duties;

  • “legal aid” has the meaning given in section 1;

  • “legal proceedings” means proceedings before a court or tribunal;

  • “legal services” has the meaning given in section 8;

  • “modify”, in relation to an Act or instrument, includes amend, repeal or revoke and related terms are to be interpreted accordingly;

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations (except in Schedule 6) and related terms are to be interpreted accordingly;

  • “regulations” means regulations made by the Lord Chancellor (except in Schedule 6);

  • “remuneration” includes disbursements;

  • “representation” means representation for the purposes of proceedings and includes—

    (a)

    the advice and assistance which is usually given by a representative in the steps preliminary or incidental to proceedings, and

    (b)

    subject to any time limits which may be prescribed, advice and assistance as to any appeal.

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(2)In this Part references to proceedings are to be interpreted in accordance with section 20(3).

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