Paragraph 1 Interpretation

(1)

In this Schedule—

(a)

a reference to a level is a reference to that level as defined in the 2010 VHCC 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 2010 VHCC Contract Guidance^f1; and

(d)

the preliminary hearing, half day and full day rates apply as described in that guidance.

(2)

In Table 2, a reference to a junior includes a solicitor-advocate.

Annotations

f1: Copies of the 2010 VHCC Contract Guidance can be inspected at the Legal Aid Agency (Head Office) at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ.