Petition · past parliament
Not increase the fee for a general application in civil proceedings to £255
Closed
745 signatures
What the petition asks
The government consulted on proposals to increase court fees in civil claims including a rise in the fees for general applications. The fee is to rise from £155 to £255 for an application on notice. 96% of respondents to that consultation disagreed with the increase yet the government continue.
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jan 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
745
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Jul 2015
Closed
24 Jan 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.