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Written question asked by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2005. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.


Criminal Procedures Rules 2005

Question
To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs what plans she has to introduce revised payment rates to meet the costs of the additional case management responsibilities introduced in the Criminal Procedures Rules 2005.
Answer

The Government support the new Criminal Procedure Rules which aim to gain better control of case management and length of trials, and encourage earlier and better preparation. We are consulting the legal professions to make structural changes to the graduated fee scheme in Preston and Nottingham to support the Plea and Case Management Hearing pilots. These changes would be on a cost-neutral basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5999; 435 c976W;435 c979W
Session
2005-06
Registered interest declared
Yes
Legislation
Criminal Procedures Rules 2005