Approval for unusually large expenditure

Approval for unusually large expenditure

• Circumstances where you do not need to apply for approval
• Circumstances where you need to apply for prior approval
• Guidelines for applying for approval – supporting documents, issues to be addressed and costs
• How we will assess the application
• No ability to apply for retrospective approval
• Expert witnesses’ costs
• Approval for costs of special measures for child witnesses and vulnerable adult witnesses
• Statements in multiple accused cases
• Taking defence statements in High Court cases