Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Ackner (Crossbench). It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006.
Courts: Costs
- Question
- Whether they will accept the recommendation of the Civil Justice Council in its response of 17 November 2005 to the Department for Constitutional Affairs for a fundamental review of the policy to charge litigants in the civil courts the total costs of running those courts less fee exemptions and remissions.
- Answer
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My Lords, our policy remains that court fees should be set to reflect the cost of the service provided. It is right that, where they can afford to do so, litigants using the civil courts, rather than the taxpayer, should meet the cost. I am conducting a review of exemptions and remissions to ensure consistent operation and adequate protection for access to justice.
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- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 678 c1143
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Civil proceedings Fees and charges Civil Justice Council
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- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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