PART 2 E+WDeterminations in respect of an individual's financial resources

CHAPTER 1 E+WFinancial eligibility limits and waivers

Waiver of eligibility limit in proceedings relating to domestic violence [F1 , female genital mutilation protection orders] and forced marriage E+W

12.—(1) This regulation applies to an application in respect of legal representation in a matter described in paragraph 11 (family homes and domestic violence) [F2 , 15A (female genital mutilation protection orders)] or 16 (forced marriage) of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the extent that the individual is seeking—

(a) an injunction or other order for protection from harm to the person; or

(b) committal for breach of any such order.

(2) Where this regulation applies, the Director may, if the Director considers it equitable to do so, disapply the eligibility limits in regulations 7 and 8.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in reg. 12 heading inserted (17.7.2015) by The Civil and Criminal Legal Aid (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1416), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(4)(a)

F2 Words in reg. 12(1) inserted (17.7.2015) by The Civil and Criminal Legal Aid (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1416), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(4)(b)