Regulation 9(3) and (4)
SCHEDULE 4Inquests
This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum
Interpretation
1.—(1) Unless different provision is made, words and expressions used in this Schedule have the same meaning as in the relevant contact.
(2) In this Schedule, “Senior Solicitor” means a solicitor with over eight years’ qualified experience.
Table 1: Provider Hourly Rates
Item | Grade | Inside London (hourly rate) | Outside London (hourly rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Senior Solicitor | £75.27 | £71.55 |
| Other Solicitor | £63.80 | £60.75 | |
| Trainee Solicitor | £45.90 | £40.17 | |
| Conference with counsel | Senior Solicitor | £75.27 | £71.55 |
| Other Solicitor | £63.80 | £60.75 | |
| Trainee Solicitor | £45.90 | £40.17 | |
| Attendance at hearing | Senior Solicitor | £57.05 | £57.05 |
| Other Solicitor | £45.90 | £45.90 | |
| Trainee Solicitor | £27.68 | £27.68 | |
| Advocacy (by solicitor) | Senior Solicitor | £87.08 | £87.08 |
| Other Solicitor | £75.60 | £75.60 | |
| Travel and waiting | Senior Solicitor | £22.28 | £22.28 |
| Other Solicitor | £22.28 | £22.28 | |
| Trainee Solicitor | £11.25 | £11.25 |
Table 2: Barrister rates
Item | Category | Fixed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brief fee | Junior Counsel | £900 |
| Queen’s Counsel | £1800 | |
| Refresher fee | Junior Counsel | £450 |
| Queen’s Counsel | £630 |