Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS): legal cost framework
This framework sets out the legal costs we will cover for those applying for financial redress under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
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The government will pay the reasonable legal costs of individuals applying for financial redress under the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme (HCRS).
This framework sets out how much of the costs we will cover depending on the type of application.
Updates to this page
Published 30 July 2024Last updated 19 December 2024 + show all updates
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Band 5 claimable legal costs has been corrected to £100,000 (correct amount) from £75,000 (incorrect amount).
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Murria Solicitors added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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O'Rorke McDonald & Tweed added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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The guidance has been updated to specify that we are allowing solicitors to charge for advice on an IVA in the bankruptcy charge. The presentation of the information has been changed to make it clearer.
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Madden & Finucane Solicitors added to annex A list of firms signed up to legal costs framework.
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Ash Clifford Ltd added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Clarke Kiernan LLP Solicitors added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Kenneth Bush Limited added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Hopkins Solicitors Ltd added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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SCM Law added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Bond Turner Ltd added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Lewis Rodgers added to the list of firms who have agreed our costs framework.
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Hodge Jones and Allen Solicitors email address updated to [email protected] in Annex A.
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Middleton Law Ltd and Schofield Sweeney added to Annex A as firms who have agreed to work within our legal costs framework.
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First published.