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- Sch. 2 para. 23(2)(2A) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2015/1369 Sch. 10 by S.I. 2015/1678 reg. 9(4)
- Sch. 2 Pt. 1A amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2015/1369 Sch. 5 by S.I. 2015/1678 reg. 9(2)
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- Sch. 2 para. 23(2)(2A) substituted for Sch. 2 para. 23(2) by S.I. 2015/1369 reg. 6(7)(s) Sch. 10 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 6(7)(a)(b)(iii)(iv)(c)-(t) revoked (31.3.2016) before coming into force by S.I. 2016/313, regs. 1(1), 2(a)(ii), 3)
- Sch. 4 para. 5(2)-(2B) amendment to earlier affecting provision SI 2015/1369 Sch. 13 by S.I. 2015/1678 reg. 9(5)
- Sch. 4 para. 2A inserted by S.I. 2024/1163 reg. 2(3)
- Sch. 4 para. 5(3)(a)(v) inserted by S.I. 2024/1163 reg. 2(4)(c)(vi)
- Sch. 4 para. 5B inserted by S.I. 2024/1163 reg. 2(5)
- Sch. 4 para. 5(2)-(2B) substituted for Sch. 4 para. 5(2) by S.I. 2015/1369 reg. 6(8)(f)(vi) Sch. 13 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 6(8)(a)-(e)(f)(iii)-(vi)(g) revoked (31.3.2016) before coming into force by S.I. 2016/313, regs. 1(1), 2(a)(ii), 3)
- Sch. 4 in pt. words substituted by S.I. 2015/1369 reg. 6(8)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 6(8)(a)-(e)(f)(iii)-(vi)(g) revoked (31.3.2016) before coming into force by S.I. 2016/313, regs. 1(1), 2(a)(ii), 3)
Regulation 12A
[F1SCHEDULE 6E+WFees in Very High Cost Cases
This schedule has no associated Explanatory Memorandum
Textual Amendments
PART 1E+WInterpretation and Application
InterpretationE+W
1.—(1) In this Schedule—
(a)a reference to a level is a reference to that level as defined in the Very High Cost Case contract;
(b)a reference to a category is a reference to that category as defined in that contract;
(c)the standard rates apply to work as described in the Very High Cost Case contract Guide; and
(d)the preliminary hearing, half day and full day rates apply as described in the Very High Cost Case contract Guide.
(2) In this Part—
(a)“Task List” has the meaning given in the Very High Cost Case contract;
(b)“parties” means the representative who has signed the Very High Cost Case contract and the Lord Chancellor.
(3) In Table 2, a junior may be either a barrister or a solicitor-advocate.
ApplicationE+W
2.—(1) This paragraph makes provision in relation to the application of this Schedule to work done in a case which is the subject of a Very High Cost Case contract signed by the parties before 2nd December 2013.
(2) Part 2 of this Schedule applies to work done pursuant to any Task List agreed between the parties before 2nd December 2013.
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), Part 3 of this Schedule applies to work done pursuant to any Task List agreed between the parties on or after 2nd December 2013.
(4) Part 2 of this Schedule applies to work done in a case in which—
(a)the court has set a trial date before 2nd December 2013; and
(b)that trial date is on or before 31st March 2014.
(5) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (4), any adjournment or postponement of a trial which takes place after the trial date is set must be disregarded.
3. Part 3 of this Schedule applies to work done in a case which is the subject of a Very High Cost Case contract signed by the parties on or after 2nd December 2013.
[F24. Part 4 of this Schedule applies to work done in a case which is the subject of a Very High Cost Case Contract—E+W
(a)signed by the parties on or after 30th September 2022; or
(b)pursuant to any Task List agreed between the parties on or after 30th September 2022.]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 6 para. 4 inserted (30.9.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848), reg. 1(1), Sch. 6 para. 1 (with reg. 3) (as amended (31.10.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1035), regs. 1(1), 2(1))
PART 2E+W
Table 1
Preparation (hourly rates)
Category 1 (£) | Category 2 (£) | Category 3 (£) | Category 4 (£) | Standard Rates (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litigator | |||||
| Level A | 145.00 | 113.00 | 91.00 | 91.00 | 55.75 |
| Level B | 127.00 | 100.00 | 79.00 | 79.00 | 47.25 |
| Level C | 84.00 | 65.00 | 51.00 | 51.00 | 34.00 |
| Pupil/junior | 45.00 | 36.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | |
| Barrister | |||||
| QC | 145.00 | 113.00 | 91.00 | 91.00 | |
| Leading junior | 127.00 | 100.00 | 79.00 | 79.00 | |
| Led junior | 91.00 | 73.00 | 61.00 | 61.00 | |
| Junior alone | 100.00 | 82.00 | 70.00 | 70.00 | |
| 2nd Led junior | 63.00 | 50.00 | 43.00 | 43.00 | |
| Solicitor Advocate | |||||
| Leading level A | 145.00 | 113.00 | 91.00 | 91.00 | |
| Led level A | 127.00 | 100.00 | 79.00 | 79.00 | |
| Leading level B | 127.00 | 100.00 | 79.00 | 79.00 | |
| Led level B | 104.00 | 86.00 | 66.00 | 66.00 | |
| Level A alone | 131.00 | 109.00 | 88.00 | 88.00 | |
| Level B alone | 113.00 | 95.00 | 75.00 | 75.00 | |
| Second advocate | 63.00 | 50.00 | 43.00 | 43.00 |
Table 2
Advocacy rates
Preliminary hearing (£) | Half day (£) | Full day (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 113.00 | 238.00 | 476.00 |
| Leading junior | 86.00 | 195.00 | 390.00 |
| Led junior | 58.00 | 126.00 | 252.00 |
| Junior alone | 67.00 | 143.00 | 285.00 |
| 2nd Led junior | 34.00 | 64.00 | 128.00 |
| Noting junior | 29.00 | 55.00 | 109.00 |
Table 3
Attendance at court with Advocate (hourly rates for litigators)
£ | |
| Level A | 42.25 |
| Level B | 34.00 |
| Level C | 20.50 |
Table 4
Travelling, waiting and mileage
£ | |
|---|---|
| Travelling (hourly rates) | 25.00 (up to a maximum of 4 hours in one day) |
| Waiting (hourly rates) | 25.00 |
| Mileage | 00.45 per mile |
PART 3E+W
Table 1
Preparation (hourly rates)
Category 1 (£) | Category 2 (£) | Category 3 (£) | Category 4 (£) | Standard Rates (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litigator | |||||
| Level A | 101.50 | 79.10 | 63.70 | 63.70 | 39.03 |
| Level B | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | 33.08 |
| Level C | 58.80 | 45.50 | 35.70 | 35.70 | 24.50 |
| Pupil/junior | 31.50 | 25.20 | 21.00 | 21.00 | |
| Barrister | |||||
| QC | 101.50 | 79.10 | 63.70 | 63.70 | |
| Leading junior | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Led junior | 63.70 | 51.10 | 42.70 | 42.70 | |
| Junior alone | 70.00 | 57.40 | 49.00 | 49.00 | |
| 2nd Led junior | 44.10 | 35.00 | 30.10 | 30.10 | |
| Solicitor Advocate | |||||
| Leading level A | 101.50 | 79.10 | 63.70 | 63.70 | |
| Led level A | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Leading level B | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Led level B | 72.80 | 60.20 | 46.20 | 46.20 | |
| Level A alone | 91.70 | 76.30 | 61.60 | 61.60 | |
| Level B alone | 79.10 | 66.50 | 52.50 | 52.50 | |
| Second advocate | 44.10 | 35.00 | 30.10 | 30.10 |
Table 2
Advocacy rates
Preliminary hearing (£) | Half day (£) | Full day (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 79.10 | 166.60 | 333.20 |
| Leading junior | 60.20 | 136.50 | 273.00 |
| Led junior | 40.60 | 88.20 | 176.40 |
| Junior alone | 46.90 | 100.10 | 199.50 |
| 2nd Led junior | 23.80 | 44.80 | 89.60 |
| Noting junior | 20.30 | 38.50 | 76.30 |
Table 3
Attendance at court with Advocate (hourly rates for litigators)
£ | |
| Level A | 29.58 |
| Level B | 23.80 |
| Level C | 14.35 |
Table 4
Travelling, waiting and mileage
£ | |
|---|---|
| Travelling (hourly rates) | 25.00 (up to a maximum of 4 hours in one day) |
| Waiting (hourly rates) | 25.00 |
| Mileage | 00.45 per mile] |
[F3PART 4E+W
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 6 Pt. 4 inserted (30.9.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848), reg. 1(1), Sch. 6 para. 2 (with reg. 3) (as amended (31.10.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1035), regs. 1(1), 2(1))
Table 1
Preparation (hourly rates)
| Category 1 (£) | Category 2 (£) | Category 3 (£) | Category 4 (£) | Standard Rates (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litigator | |||||
| Level A | 116.73 | 90.97 | 73.26 | 73.26 | 44.88 |
| Level B | 102.24 | 80.50 | 63.60 | 63.60 | 38.04 |
| Level C | 67.62 | 52.33 | 41.06 | 41.06 | 28.18 |
| Pupil/Junior | 36.23 | 28.98 | 24.15 | 24.15 | |
| Barrister | |||||
| QC | 101.50 | 79.10 | 63.70 | 63.70 | |
| Leading junior | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Led junior | 63.70 | 51.10 | 42.70 | 42.70 | |
| Junior alone | 70.00 | 57.40 | 49.00 | 49.00 | |
| 2nd Led junior | 44.10 | 35.00 | 30.10 | 30.10 | |
| Solicitor Advocate | |||||
| Leading level A | 101.50 | 79.10 | 63.70 | 63.70 | |
| Led level A | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Leading level B | 88.90 | 70.00 | 55.30 | 55.30 | |
| Led level B | 72.80 | 60.20 | 46.20 | 46.20 | |
| Level A alone | 91.70 | 76.30 | 61.60 | 61.60 | |
| Level B alone | 79.10 | 66.50 | 52.50 | 52.50 | |
| Second advocate | 44.10 | 35.00 | 30.10 | 30.10 | |
Table 2
Advocacy rates
| Preliminary hearing (£) | Half day (£) | Full day (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QC | 79.10 | 166.60 | 333.20 |
| Leading junior | 60.20 | 136.50 | 273.00 |
| Led junior | 40.60 | 88.20 | 176.40 |
| Junior alone | 46.90 | 100.10 | 199.50 |
| 2nd Led junior | 23.80 | 44.80 | 89.60 |
| Noting junior | 20.30 | 38.50 | 76.30 |
Table 3
Attendance at court with Advocate (hourly rates for litigators)
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Level A | 34.02 |
| Level B | 27.37 |
| Level C | 16.50 |
Table 4
Travelling, waiting and mileage
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Travelling (hourly rates) | 28.75 (up to a maximum of 4 hours in one day) |
| Waiting (hourly rates) | 28.75 |
| Mileage | 00.45 per mile] |
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