CPS Fees Review Reference Groups July August 2019 CPS Counsel Fee Review 2019 Fees Review Question 1 Implementation of scheme D The scheme D changes will be implemented on 1 September As is currently the case all fees will be paid ID: 772541
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CPS Fees Review Reference Groups July - August 2019 CPS Counsel Fee Review 2019
Fees Review Question 1 – Implementation of scheme DThe scheme D changes will be implemented on 1 September. As is currently the case, all fees will be paid at the end of the case but the following shall apply: All hearings up to and including 31 August will be remunerated under scheme C All hearings on or after 1 September will be remunerated under scheme D Trials which are part-heard on 1 September will be paid under scheme D This will be subject to interim change 5 regarding timely payment.What are your views on how this proposal should be implemented, particularly in respect of timing?
Fees Review Question 2 – Start of TrialThe current CPS definition of an effective trial (excluding S.28 cases), is: For a case to be deemed to be an effective trial, two criteria must be met: the jury must be sworn, and evidence must be called or read before the jury The main hearing in an effective trial is the whole trial, from the date the jury is sworn to the date the jury return a verdict or is discharged. How should the definition be updated?
Fees Review Question 3 – Timely PaymentInterim change 5 will see payment of trial fees where sentence is adjourned. This seeks to address circumstances where an advocate has to wait unduly for payment where conclusion of the case is delayed. To implement this change and maintain timeliness the following is proposed: Payment of all outstanding trial fees where sentence is adjourned for more than 4 weeks, upon application from counsel, subject to the deferred sentence provisionsPayment of outstanding fees after the conclusion of each effective trial in cases involving multiple trials, upon application from counsel to the CPS What are your views on the proposed changes?
Paralegal roles and responsibilities Q1 Support in court What does “good” look like to you in terms of support you require in the court room and just before court starts?In your view which cases require 1:1 paralegal court coverage?
Paralegal roles and responsibilities Q2 – Multi Media Evidence Who do you think should be responsible for playing multi media evidence in court?
Paralegal roles and responsibilities Q3- Support with Victims and Witnesses What support do you require when dealing with victims and witnesses at court?
Questions Any further comments or Questions?
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