21767 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

21767 (2025). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: Further to WPQ 19095/ 25 what is the average cost of service for Public Defence Service senior court appeals; what was the average cost of service for legally aided senior court appeals cases where the supplier was in the private profession?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: I am advised that for cases finalised in the 12 months ending 28 February 2025, the average cost of service for Public Defence Service senior court appeals was $7002.69 and was $9718.56 for legally aided senior court appeals cases where the supplier was in the private profession.