The Costs in Criminal Cases (Legal Costs) (Exceptions) Regulations 2014

These Regulations amend section 16A of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (the “1985 Act”). Section 16A of the 1985 Act provides that a defendant’s costs order made under section 16 of that Act may not require the payment out of central funds of an amount that includes an amount in respect of the accused’s legal costs, unless an exception applies.