(1) the inability to set rates
of compensation «would unduly weaken the courts» appointment power and ability to name an
amicus of their choosing» (para 123); (2) «the integrity
of the judicial process would be imperilled» and should not be dependent upon the Crown (para 124); and (3) «the Attorney General's unilateral control over the remuneration
of amici curiae might create an appearance
of bias and place
amici themselves
in an unavoidable
conflict of interest» (para 125).