PART 2DETERMINATIONS IN RESPECT OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES
CHAPTER 1FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY LIMITS AND WAIVERS
Financial eligibility limits – disposable income and disposable capital6
1
This regulation has effect subject to regulations 4 and 5.
2
Where a client's weekly disposable income does not exceed £234 and their disposable capital does not exceed £1,000, they shall be eligible for advice and assistance.
3
Where a client's weekly disposable income does not exceed £234 and their disposable capital does not exceed £3,000, they shall be eligible for representation (lower courts).
4
Subject to paragraph (5), a client shall be eligible for representation (higher courts) where their yearly disposable income does not exceed—
a
£10,955, if the representation is sought in connection with taking, defending or being a party to proceedings which include a claim in respect of personal injuries; or
b
£9,937, in any other case.
5
The client shall be refused representation (higher courts) where—
a
their disposable capital exceeds—
i
£8,560, if the representation is sought in connection with taking, defending or being a party to proceedings which include a claim in respect of personal injuries; or
ii
£6,750, in any other case; and
b
it appears they can afford to proceed without representation (higher courts) in accordance with regulation 13(2).