Intent: Engagement with the ODPP on various matters in relation to the engagement of Counsel to prosecute cases on behalf of the ODPP and to improve and agree amendments to the rules of payment
Details: Engagement with the ODPP in relation to the engagement of Counsel to prosecute cases on behalf of the ODPP
Intent: To discuss the issue of reduced prison sentences in circumstances where the accused makes an early guilty plea.
Details: Reduced prison sentences in circumstances where the accused makes an early guilty plea.
Intent: Discuss proposed amendments to the ODPP rules document of 2018
Details: Review of ODPP Rules Relating to Payment of Fees to Counsel
Intent: Update on various matters of concern including professional fees, payment runs, manner of payments, review of rules of payment, training of Counsel
Details: Engagement with the ODPP on various matters in relation to the engagement of Counsel to prosecute cases on behalf of the ODPP
Intent: To assist the Department of Justice on the draft Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024 (which aims to transpose the E-Evidence Regulation).
Details: The E-Evidence Regulation (2023/1543)
Methods
Call 16 August with Helena Kiely of ODPPEmail 27 August and call 29 August with Dr Richard Gow at DOJ - EmailCall 16 August with Helena Kiely of ODPPEmail 27 August can call 29 August with Dr Richard Gow at DOJ - Phone call
Intent: Contribute to the design and development of the criminal legal aid scheme.
Details: Meeting to discuss the modernisation of legal aid with the Department of Justice
Methods
Email 11 June and meetings (2) 25 June and 9 July with Carole Sullivan and Catherine McEnri - EmailMeeting 9 May with the Judicial Planning Working Group at the Department of Justice (chaired by Stjohn O'Connor) to discuss the modernisation of criminal legal aid - Meeting
Intent: Address issues and matters of mutual concern
Details: Engagement with the ODPP on matters relating to prosecution service and barristers
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