Paragraph 5A Representation in proceedings relating to an injunction under Part 1 of the 2014 Act or related parenting order in any courtF1
England and Wales
This paragraph applies to proceedings prescribed as criminal proceedings under section 14(h) of the Act (other than an appeal) relating to—
an injunction under Part 1 of the 2014 Act; or
a parenting order under section 8(1)(b) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 where an injunction is granted under Part 1 of the 2014 Act.
The fixed amounts and hourly rates for—
determining whether the lower or higher fee limit has been reached, and
claiming costs in cases which fall outside the fixed fee limits, are specified in the table following this sub-paragraph.
F2Representation in proceedings relating to an injunction under Part 1 of the 2014 Act or related parenting order in any court
| All Areas | |
|---|---|
| Routine letters written and telephone calls per item | £4.09 |
| Preparation hourly rate | £52.15 |
| Advocacy hourly rate (including applications for bail and other applications to the court) | £65.42 |
| Hourly rate for attendance at court where Counsel is assigned (including conferences with Counsel at court) | £35.68 |
The table following this sub-paragraph sets out the fees and fee limits for representation in any court.
F3Higher and Lower Fees Table
| Lower fee (£) | Lower fee limit (£) | Higher fee (£) | Higher fee limit (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested | 182.01 | 313.19 | 437.81 | 542.63 |
| Contested | 321.37 | 538.02 | 737.08 | 896.59 |
The hourly rate for travelling and waiting in any court is F4£27.60.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 4 para. 5A inserted (23.3.2015) by The Civil and Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/325), regs. 1, 3(7)
- F2
Sch. 4 para. 5A(2) table substituted (30.9.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(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))
- F3
Sch. 4 para. 5A(3) table substituted (30.9.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(3) (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))
- F4
Sum in Sch. 4 para. 5A(4) substituted (30.9.2022) by The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/848), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 8(4) (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))