Revised Advocacy Graduated Fee Scheme
Graduated Fee Payment Protocol
We have reproduced below a link to the Graduated Fee Payment Protocol on the Bar Council's website.
The Revised Advocacy Graduated Fee Scheme (RAGF) is set out in The Criminal Defence Service (Funding) Order 2007 SI No 1174 which takes effect from 30th April 2007, in respect of representation orders granted on or after 30th April 2007. The RAGFS applies to the remuneration of advocates in the Crown Court.
The Graduated Fee Payment Protocol can be dowloaded at:
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/assets/documents/FeesProtocolFinal%2025042007.doc
The protocol will be reviewed by the Bar Council after the first 6 months of effective operation of the RAGFS.
Sarah Wright, Senior Clerk
