Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lawrence Cunliffe (Labour), on Tuesday, 11 February 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 36 members in total.

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COURT FEES

That this House deplores the increases in court fees recently imposed in line with government policy leading to a 100 per cent. increase for 1997-98 in the majority of cases; considers that these unreasonable charges will deter the pursuit or defence of just cases which may lead to financial difficulties for lower income groups, particularly those who are compelled to act without the benefit of legal aid; and further considers that there should now be a full debate on the policy of seeking to recover 100 per cent. of court service costs through court fees.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

506 

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Courts Fees and charges

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk