R v Keith Preddie

R v Keith Preddie

The representation order dated 31 January 2024 may be construed to permit remuneration for work done by more than one advocate at junior rates prior to its variation. The appellant was instructed and performed work reasonably incurred, and is entitled to remuneration for the 33 hours at junior rates.

Parties
Defendant: Keith Preddie; Respondent: The Lord Chancellor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Costs Appeal / Appeal Against Redetermination
Outcome
Appeal allowed in principle
Legal Topics
Representation Orders, Remuneration of Advocates, Legal Aid, Interpretation of Remuneration Regulations
Criminal Law Legal Costs Representation Orders Remuneration of Advocates Legal Aid Interpretation of Remuneration Regulations

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Parties

Keith Preddie

Defendant

The Lord Chancellor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Costs Appeal / Appeal Against Redetermination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to remuneration for 33 hours of work incurred prior to 8 August 2024 under the representation order
  2. 2 Interpretation of the scope of the representation order dated 31 January 2024
  3. 3 Applicability of junior advocate rates for work done by leading counsel prior to variation of the representation order

Ratio Decidendi

The representation order dated 31 January 2024 may be construed to permit remuneration for work done by more than one advocate at junior rates prior to its variation. The appellant was instructed and performed work reasonably incurred, and is entitled to remuneration for the 33 hours at junior rates.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in principle

Orders

  • Remuneration of the 33 hours claimed to be limited to applicable junior rates and remitted to the Respondent for assessment of hours, if not agreed.
  • £100 appeal fee to be repaid to the Appellant.