General5

1

Subject to paragraph (2), the remuneration payable to representatives in respect of work done providing civil legal services to which this Order applies shall be determined by the Department in accordance with this Order and having regard to such directions and guidance as may be issued by the Department.

2

Paragraph (1) shall not apply to:

a

proceedings in the county court, where the costs payable to the representative has been taxed by a district judge;

b

proceedings in the High Court or Court of Appeal, where the costs payable to the representative has been taxed by the taxing master;

c

proceedings in the Supreme Court, where the costs payable to the representative has been assessed by the Registrar to the Supreme Court.