194 Payments in respect of pro bono representation[: civil courts in England and Wales]
Legal Services Act 2007 (2007 c 29) | Legislation

Pro bono representation

194  Payments in respect of pro bono representation[: civil courts in England and Wales]

(1)     This section applies to proceedings in a civil court in which—

(a)     a party to the proceedings (“P”) is or was represented by a legal representative (“R”), and

(b)     R's representation of P is or was provided free of charge, in whole or in part.

(2)     This section applies to such proceedings even if P is or was also represented by a legal representative not acting free of charge.

(3)     The court may order any person to make a payment to the prescribed charity in respect of R's representation

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