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.