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In general terms the proposed new maximum fees represent an increase of about 130% for barristers and 160% for solicitors in respect of High Court trials and appeal cases. For District Court trials the percentage increases are approximately 25% and 33% respectively.
Before I resume my seat I must express the gratitude that the Government owes to members of the Hong Kong Bar Association and the Hong Kong Law Society for the skilled services that they have so generously given to their clients in legally aided criminal cases since legal aid was first applied to criminal cases on 1st January 1970.
Sir, I beg to move.
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