The Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person (Fees of Court-Appointed Qualified Legal Representatives) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

The Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person (Fees of Court-Appointed Qualified Legal Representatives) Regulations 2022 (“the 2022 Regulations”) make provision for payment out of central funds of sums to cover the fees of court-appointed qualified legal representatives. These Regulations amend the 2022 Regulations to make provision for payments in respect of the properly incurred ‘costs’ of a qualified legal representative, to include certain travel, accommodation and subsistence costs incurred in connection with their appointment.