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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 November 2016. It was answered by Oliver Heald (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Courts and Tribunals: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the total amount of unpaid (a) court and (b) tribunal fees was in each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

There are no unpaid court or tribunal fees. Cases do not proceed unless fees are paid or remitted.

HMCTS offers fee remission to those people who, according to ability to pay criteria, are exempt from paying court fees.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53939
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Courts Fees and charges Tribunals
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk