SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5ENHANCED LEGAL AID FEES FOR CERTAIN SOLICITORS

Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

  • accredited solicitor”, in relation to any court or tribunal, means a solicitor who is accredited under paragraph 2 in relation to that court or tribunal;

  • the client” has the meaning given in paragraph 3(1)(b);

  • the Law Society” means the Incorporated Law Society of Northern Ireland;

  • prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Law Society;

  • relevant rules” means—

    1. a

      in relation to the Crown Court, Crown Court rules,

    2. b

      in relation to a county court, county court rules or family proceedings rules,

    3. c

      in relation to a magistrates' court, magistrates' courts rules,

    4. d

      in relation to a tribunal, the rules regulating the practice and procedure of the tribunal.