Explanatory note

This Order amends the Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1053).

It increases fees payable in civil proceedings as set out in the Explanatory Memorandum, which is published at www.legislation.gov.uk.

If the fee has been paid for a request to reconsider at a hearing a decision on permission to bring a judicial review and permission is subsequently granted at a hearing, only half of the judicial review fee is then payable.

Fee 2 (General Fees (High Courts and County Court) has been changed to remove fees payable on filing a directions questionnaire, receipt of a notice of allocation and filing a pre-trial checklist.

References to the county courts have been changed to reflect the introduction of the single County Court.

This Order replaces the entire schedule of fees payable in civil proceedings in the Court of Appeal, High Court and County Court.

A full impact assessment is also annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum.