To no great surprise (at least on my part) the MoJ are going ahead with the proposed cuts to PACE and Cat 3 Standard fees. That the document still talks about BVT in 2013 is perhaps of more interest, but perhaps that is just because they fee they have to.
The PACE proposal is a hybrid of the consultation options which will see all schemes reduced by at least 2.5% other by as much as 11.5%. As is noted in the comments below this brings less seasonal cheer.
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I think it is becoming clear that we are in for a new wave of CCA’s
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/docs/news/NAO_Letter_17Dec2009.pdf
I think it is becoming clear that we are in for a new wave of CCA’s
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/docs/news/NAO_Letter_17Dec2009.pdf
So bad you said it twice!!
Sadly predictable.
Seasons greeting Andrew
Carolyn’s letter interestingly states that “evidence of entitlement must be provided at the first meeting”, but then goes on to clarify that “In practice, costs will not be disallowed as long as evidence is provided subsequently”- which rather contradicts LSC interpretation recently, where no means at outset meant nil assessment. So, good news in a way and strong evidence for reps, if any further misinterpretation ensures Mr P…
Spotted that Bob.
Have a good one.