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  • Closed consultation Impact Assessments: Public Consultation on Revised Remuneration Rates (Civil, Family and Criminal) for Solicitors and Barristers

    Topics:
    • Justice and the law, 
    • Legal aid, 
    • Courts and Tribunals

    Consultation closed Consultation opened 30 January 2025, 9.00 am and closed 24 April 2025, 11.59 pm

    Summary

    This consultation relates to the impact assessments for the Department of Justice proposals relating to revised remuneration rates (criminal, civil and family) for solicitors and barristers.

    Documents

    • Changes to Renumeration: Human rights impact assessment Adobe PDF (125 KB)
    • Changes to Legal Aid Renumeration: Child rights impact assessment Adobe PDF (149 KB)
    • Changes to Legal Aid Renumeration: Rural needs impact assessment Adobe PDF (259 KB)
    • Changes to Legal Aid Renumeration: Equality screening document Adobe PDF (543 KB)

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    Consultation description

    An ambitious Enabling Access to Justice Reform Programme Delivery Plan has been developed.  The multi-year plan sets out the priority areas of reform, deliverables and the associated impacts on civil society and outcomes. This consultation relates to proposals for the remuneration of solicitors and barristers which have been identified for immediate progression.

    Ways to respond

    Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.

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