Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Community Legal Service (Financial) Regulations 2000, which govern the financial aspects of the provision of services funded by the Legal Services Commission in civil and family matters. These Regulations provide that, where a person is liable to make payments under a contribution order in a criminal case in the Crown Court, the amount due is to be deducted from the person’s disposable income when their financial eligibility for civil and family legal aid is being assessed.

An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as no impact on business or the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.