# The Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse Rules (Northern Ireland) 2013, Article 22: Application for an award


(1) A person may apply at any time in writing to the chairperson for an award.
(2) Where the application relates to expense to be incurred in respect of legal representation, the application must state—
(a) in respect of each qualified lawyer in relation to whom the application relates—
(i) the nature and estimated duration of the work of that lawyer in respect of which the award is sought;
(ii) whether that lawyer is a recognised legal representative;
(iii) which of sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) of rule 24(2) applies to that lawyer;
(iv) the proposed hourly rate to be applied in his case;
(b) in respect of each paralegal or trainee solicitor—
(i) the nature and estimated duration of the work of that person in respect of which the award is sought;
(ii) which recognised legal representative that person is to assist; and
(iii) the proposed hourly rate to be applied in his case;
(c) any other amounts which the person anticipates claiming in relation to legal representation.
(3) An application for an award and any bill submitted under rule 28 must include or be accompanied by such other information and such evidence in support of it as the chairperson may require.
(4) Where the chairperson does not consider that the information and evidence provided in accordance with paragraph (3) is sufficient to enable a decision to be made in relation to any application or bill, he shall notify the person who submitted the application or the bill, as the case may be, of the fact and that person shall, within such time as the chairperson may require, provide such further information or evidence as may be specified in the notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2013/171/article/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/inquiry-into-historical-institutional-abuse-rules-northern-ireland-2013/article-22
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