Subordinate Legislation Committee, 14 Jan 2003

Meeting date: Tuesday, January 14, 2003

Official Report 113KB pdf

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Executive Responses

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Act of Sederunt (Fees of Solicitors in the Sheriff Court) (Amendment No 4) 2002 <br />(SSI 2002/568)

We asked the Executive to comment on a couple of points that we raised and have received a very nice letter. However, we do not really understand the explanation. Do any of the lawyers who are present know anything more about this issue?

Although there was a breach of the rule, it was important that the SSI was made as quickly as possible. As a result, we should simply note the Executive's response and include it in our report to the lead committee.

The Executive has put it on record that SSI 2002/568 is not intended to have any retrospective effect. As that is the policy intention, we will draw the matter to the attention of the lead committee and the Parliament.