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)
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
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
Intent: Create awareness of the concept of an equitable briefing policy
Details: Promotion of The Bar of Ireland Equitable Briefing Initiative
