Closed consultation Review of the Magistrates’ Courts and County Court Appeals (Criminal Legal Aid) (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009

Summary

This consultation proposes options for reform to fees payable under the Magistrates’ Courts and County Court Appeals (Criminal Legal Aid) (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2009.

Documents

• Review of magistrates courts and county court appeals legal aid costs 2009 Adobe PDF (97 KB)
• legal aid costs:impact assessment Adobe PDF (77 KB)
• Section 75 for review Adobe PDF (89 KB)
• Screening form for 209 rules Adobe PDF (106 KB)
• Consultation report on magistrates and county court appeals 2009 Adobe PDF (146 KB)

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Consultation description

The proposals relate to magistrates’ courts fees only. Two of the options are derived from the current system by removing provisions for a higher guilty plea fee and “Very High Cost Case” fees. The third option is an adaptation of the system that exists in Scotland where, primarily, a single fee is payable. The consultation ends on 8 February 2013.

Ways to respond

Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.