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This Order amends the Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1054), which governs the fees payable in family proceedings in England and Wales in the High Court and the family court.

Article 2(2) disapplies fees in proceedings relating to female genital mutilation orders under Schedule 2 to the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 (c. 31).

Article 2(3) disapplies fees for requests for service by a bailiff of female genital mutilation protection orders, or applications for, or to vary or discharge, female genital mutilation protection orders.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.