Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Criminal Defence Service (Financial Eligibility) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2492), which set out the criteria relating to financial eligibility which must be satisfied before individuals involved in criminal proceedings in a magistrates’ court may receive publicly funded representation. The Regulations increase the financial eligibility limits and cost of living allowance for applications for representation orders made on or after 7th April 2008.

An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as it has no impact on businesses, charities or voluntary bodies.