Article 21 I1

After the table following paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 insert—

“PART 2A

Fixed Fee for Guilty Pleas and Cracked Trials

Scope of Part 2A

8A.

This Part applies to a guilty plea or cracked trial in a case committed to the Crown Court on the election of a defendant where the magistrates’ court has determined the case to be suitable for summary trial.

Fixed fee for guilty pleas or cracked trials

8B.

The fee payable to a litigator in relation to a guilty plea or cracked trial to which this Part applies must be £362 per proceedings.

PART 2B

Defendant uplifts, Retrials and Transfers”.