PART 3 N.I.CONTRIBUTIONS

Determination of contributions – representation (higher courts)N.I.

62.—(1) The assessing authority shall determine the maximum contribution, if any, payable to the Department by the client under Article 17 of the Order in accordance with paragraph (2).

(2) Where a client receives representation (higher courts) in connection with any proceedings, their contribution to the Department in respect of those proceedings may include—

(a)if their disposable income exceeds £3,355 per year, a contribution in respect of income not greater than one third of the excess; and

(b)if their disposable capital exceeds £3,000, a contribution in respect of capital not greater than the excess.