Amendments to the Criminal Defence Service (Funding) Order 2007

3.  For paragraph 25(3) of Schedule 2 substitute—

“(3) Where such a claim is made, the Commission—

(a) must pay the litigator at rates no higher than the rates set out in the tables following this paragraph; and

(b) where it considers that there are exceptional circumstances, may pay the litigator such fees as it considers reasonable and has agreed in advance with the litigator in respect of–

(i) travelling (in excess of four hours in one day);

(ii) accommodation; and

(iii) subsistence, up to a maximum of £20 per day.”.