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Article 133 CostsI1

England and Wales

(1)

The rules of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in respect of costs to be allowed in actions, causes and matters in the High Court will, so far as is practicable, apply to the costs of a Senedd election petition and other proceedings under this Part.

(2)

The costs allowed in respect of a Senedd election petition may not be higher than the costs that would be allowed in any action, cause or matter in the High Court on a standard basis.

(3)

Where any costs or sums are ordered by an election court or otherwise under this Part to be paid by any person, those costs or sums may be recovered accordingly and—

(a)

will be payable from that person to the person to whom they are to be paid, or

(b)

if payable to the Treasury, will be a debt due to His Majesty.

Annotations

Commencement

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Art. 133 in force at 18.7.2025, see art. 1(2)