Explanatory note

This Order amends the Magistrates’ Courts Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1052).

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

It also removes those fees relating to family proceedings which have been consolidated in the Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1054) with the establishment of the single family court.

This Order replaces the entire schedule of fees payable in the magistrates’ courts.

Where fee 8.2 has been paid before this order comes into force, a refund of £1,360 is payable if a final order is made at a case management conference or case management hearing.

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