(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) Order 2001 (“the 2001 Order”).
The 2001 Order governs the systems for the payment of graduated fees for counsel for work in family proceedings. The 2001 Order also covers how and when claims for payment are to be made, and appeals and review of payments.
This Order changes the references to those within the Legal Services Commission who are responsible for considering certain claims, applications and appeals under the 2001 Order. The change is to reflect recent amendments to the Legal Services Commission Funding Code.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been made for this instrument, as it has no significant impact on the costs of businesses, charities or voluntary bodies.