SCHEDULE 1Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme

PART 5Fixed Fees

Fees for contempt proceedings21

1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2), remuneration for advocates in proceedings referred to in section 14(g) of the Act in the Crown Court must be at the rates specified in the table following this sub-paragraph.

Category of advocate

Payment rates (£ per day)

QC

300

Leading Junior

225

Led Junior or Junior acting alone

150

2

Where an advocate and a litigator are instructed in proceedings referred to in section 14(g) of the Act, remuneration must be at the rates specified in the table following this sub-paragraph, as appropriate to the category of advocate.

Category of advocate

Payment rates (£ per day)

QC

175

Leading Junior

125

Led Junior or Junior acting alone

100