PART 7A

Civil proceedings: prohibition of cross-examination in person

Costs of legal representatives appointed under section 85K(6)
85L
1
The Lord Chancellor may by regulations make provision for the payment out of central funds of sums in respect of—
a
fees or costs properly incurred by a qualified legal representative appointed under section 85K(6), and
b
expenses properly incurred in providing such a person with evidence or other material in connection with the appointment.
2
The regulations may provide for sums payable under subsection (1) to be determined by the Lord Chancellor or such other person as the regulations may specify.
3
The regulations may provide for sums payable under subsection (1)—
a
to be such amounts as are specified in the regulations;
b
to be calculated in accordance with—
i
a rate or scale specified in the regulations, or
ii
other provision made by or under the regulations.
Pt. 7A inserted (21.7.2022) by Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (c. 17), ss. 66, 90(6); S.I. 2022/840, regs. 1(2), 2(b) (with reg. 3)