Written Question · S2W-31496 · Session 2
What the estimated legal aid bill is of the agents and counsel of William Smith for the proceedings in his case against K D Scott, Electora…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what the estimated legal aid bill is of the agents and counsel of William Smith for the proceedings in his case against K D Scott, Electoral Registration Officer.
The answer
Mr Smith originally raisedhis case against the Electoral Registration Officer in the Sheriff Court.Although his application for civil legal aid in this case was ultimatelyrejected, a fee of £809.58 was paid to his legal representatives under specialurgency procedures.
The most recent appeal is tothe Court of Session, sitting as the Registration Appeal Court. Civil legal aid for thisappeal was granted in August 2004 and £2,686.29 has been paid to date.
Final accounts have yet tobe submitted in this case. Therefore, the final legal aid bill is not yet known.However, solicitors are asked to estimate the final cost of a case before legalaid is granted. Mr Smith’s representatives have estimated the final cost to bein excess of £5,000.
The most recent appeal is tothe Court of Session, sitting as the Registration Appeal Court. Civil legal aid for thisappeal was granted in August 2004 and £2,686.29 has been paid to date.
Final accounts have yet tobe submitted in this case. Therefore, the final legal aid bill is not yet known.However, solicitors are asked to estimate the final cost of a case before legalaid is granted. Mr Smith’s representatives have estimated the final cost to bein excess of £5,000.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-31496 by reference.