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Legal Aid Billing Rates: Legal Costs Recovery Legal aid plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. In England and Wales, legal aid is publicly funded and administered by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), which...

Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS): Costs Recovery The Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) is an essential part of publicly funded advocacy in the Crown Court in England and Wales. It provides the framework through which self-employed barristers and other...

CPR 47.20 - Costs Following Detailed Assessment What is CPR 47.20? CPR 47.20 is a provision within Part 47 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which deals with the costs of the detailed assessment procedure (sometimes referred to as "costs of the costs"). Detailed...

Crown Court Costs and the Process Involved When a criminal case proceeds to the Crown Court in England and Wales, the associated costs can be substantial. While its function is essential to upholding justice and maintaining public confidence in the rule of law,...

Costs from Central Funds: Entitlement and Procedure In criminal law cases, determining who should bear the cost of legal proceedings is a crucial consideration – especially for defendants who are acquitted or whose cases are discontinued. Where eligible, such...

Legal Aid Online Billing: Guidance on Costs RecoveryLegal aid remains a cornerstone of access to justice, ensuring that individuals of limited financial means are not denied their legal rights due to lack of financial recourses. In England and Wales, the system of...