Intent: A meaningful, independent and time-limited mechanism to determine the fees payable to barristers
Details: Professional Fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law by the Director of Public Prosecutions and under the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Scheme.
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Meetings with members of the Justice Committee to brief them on the withdrawal of services - Meeting Phone call
Intent: An update on various matters that impact on the professional fees paid to barristers, including JR
Details: Meeting with ODPP to discuss a range of matters in relation to counsel panels, counsel fees and general matters
Intent: Seek clarity on the approach being taken on the functioning of Preliminary Trial Hearings
Details: Approach to Preliminary Trial Hearings
Intent: An update on various matters that impact on the professional fees paid to barristers, including JR
Details: Professional fees paid to barristers who practice in criminal law instructed by the ODPP
Intent: Create awareness of the concept of an equitable briefing policy
Details: Promotion of The Bar of Ireland Equitable Briefing Initiative
Methods
Email Letter Virtual Meeting
Intent: Confirm arrangements for Pre-Trial Hearings and resolve ongoing issues in relation to HC Bail fees
Details: Payment arrangements for Council fees - Pre-trial hearings, HC Bails and fees generally
Methods
Email Virtual Meeting
Intent: Engagement on restoration of cuts applied to professional fees of barristers by the ODPP and DOJ Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Details: Restoration of cuts applied to professional fees of barristers by the ODPP and DOJ Criminal Legal Aid Scheme
Intent: Policy change
Details: Provision of pre-Budget submission document
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Provision of pre-Budget submission document - Submission
Intent: Raise awareness of the policy agenda of the Council of The Bar of Ireland under the broad theme of 'Safeguarding Justice'
Details: Safeguarding Justice - Policy Newsletter issued by The Bar of Ireland
Officials
Show all officials Intent: Consideration of options to maximise criminal jury trials
Details: Submission on management of criminal jury trials under COVID19