Financial eligibility limits – disposable income and disposable capitalN.I.
6.—(1) This regulation has effect subject to regulations 4 and 5.
(2) Where a client's weekly disposable income does not exceed £234 and their disposable capital does not exceed £1,000, they shall be eligible for advice and assistance.
(3) Where a client's weekly disposable income does not exceed £234 and their disposable capital does not exceed £3,000, they shall be eligible for representation (lower courts).
(4) Subject to paragraph (5), a client shall be eligible for representation (higher courts) where their yearly disposable income does not exceed—
(a)£10,955, if the representation is sought in connection with taking, defending or being a party to proceedings which include a claim in respect of personal injuries; or
(b)£9,937, in any other case.
(5) The client shall be refused representation (higher courts) where—
(a)their disposable capital exceeds—
(i)£8,560, if the representation is sought in connection with taking, defending or being a party to proceedings which include a claim in respect of personal injuries; or
(ii)£6,750, in any other case; and
(b)it appears they can afford to proceed without representation (higher courts) in accordance with regulation 13(2).