8 Feb 2007
LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY V HASLAM & ANOR HC AK CIV 2006-404-4728
- Citation
- openlaw-5f5dd266_007d_48ad_95ce_4212bd2cffb0.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The Panel was correct to find the Agency's rigid application of a proportionality rule (limiting preparation to material directly relating to a single charge) was manifestly unreasonable and an error of law because it prevented counsel from meeting professional obligations and complying with BORA s24(d); however the Panel erred in holding that counsel must read all disclosed material 'thoroughly' without selectivity and erred in awarding 150 hours without providing reasons; the appropriate remedy is to remit the quantum issue for reconsideration with reasons, not to reimpose a proportionality…