SI 2007/2619. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Ministry of Justice. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

SI 2007/2619. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Ministry of Justice. Coming into force 1 October 2007.

Letter dated 18/04/2006 from Lord Bassam of Brighton to Baroness Morris of Bolton regarding the impact of increased court fees on the legal aid budget, and efficiency-saving measures being considered by HMCS.

Letter dated 18/04/2006 from Lord Bassam of Brighton to Baroness Morris of Bolton regarding the impact of increased court fees on the legal aid budget, and efficiency-saving measures being considered by HMCS.

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister, who has done his best on an impossible task. Speaking for myself, I can say that my concerns are by no means assuaged. Clearly, there are very serious burdens particularly on those involved in family litigation in the family court or the magistrates’ courts....

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister, who has done his best on an impossible task. Speaking for myself, I can say that my concerns are by no means assuaged. Clearly, there are very serious burdens particularly on those involved in family litigation in the family court or the magistrates’ courts....

SI 2005/3443 and SI 2005/3444. Lords debate on a motion that this House regrets the Governments decision to restrict access for those on low incomes due to increase in family court fees. Motion withdrawn.

SI 2005/3443 and SI 2005/3444. Lords debate on a motion that this House regrets the Governments decision to restrict access for those on low incomes due to increase in family court fees. Motion withdrawn.

rose to move to resolve, That this House regrets the Government’s decision to restrict access to justice through the Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3443) and the Magistrates’ Courts Fees Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3444), laid before this House on 20 December 2005. The noble Lord said: My Lords, the orders that we are discussing as a result...

rose to move to resolve, That this House regrets the Government’s decision to restrict access to justice through the Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3443) and the Magistrates’ Courts Fees Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3444), laid before this House on 20 December 2005. The noble Lord said: My Lords, the orders that we are discussing as a result...

My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, for this opportunity to express concern about the effect of these orders. First, I share the noble Lord’s concern about the effect that the massive increase in court fees will have on low-income families who seek redress through the family courts....

My Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, for this opportunity to express concern about the effect of these orders. First, I share the noble Lord’s concern about the effect that the massive increase in court fees will have on low-income families who seek redress through the family courts....

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, for the way in which he raised the debate and generally for his constructive approach, although clearly he disagrees with the way in which the policy is developing. Fees and their history have long been important matters of debate but the...

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Goodhart, for the way in which he raised the debate and generally for his constructive approach, although clearly he disagrees with the way in which the policy is developing. Fees and their history have long been important matters of debate but the...

SI 2005/3444 (Negative Instrument).Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Constitutional Affairs. Coming into force 10 January 2006

SI 2005/3444 (Negative Instrument).Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department of Constitutional Affairs. Coming into force 10 January 2006