Commentary on Sections Schedule 5: Enhanced legal aid fees for certain solicitors Paragraph 1: Power to provide for enhanced fee
This paragraph provides the power to provide for enhanced fees to a solicitor who is exercising a relevant right of audience; is accredited by the Law Society; and has complied with the duties listed in paragraph 3. The Schedule applies to rights of audience in the Crown Court, a county court, a magistrates’ court and certain tribunals.