Lexis®Library update: The key revisions include raising the income thresholds for determining eligibility, revising the policy for calculating when and how partial fee remission applies, increasing the capital threshold age cap, increasing the lower capital threshold for determining eligibility, and simplifying the capital test. The MoJ sets out the potential changes to income thresholds that will vary depending on family circumstances, and states that eligibility for the scheme will also consider the extra costs associated with looking after a child aged over 14. The consultation closes at 11:59 pm on 30 May 2023.
Justice Minister, Mike Freer, commented: ‘The Help with Fees scheme has helped thousands of vulnerable people to pay court fees since its inception in 2013 and our reforms will make the scheme more generous and targeted at those who need it most’.
The consultation document can be read here.
Responses to the consultation can be submitted here.
Individuals can check their eligibility and apply for the scheme here.
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• Revising the ‘Help with Fees’ remission scheme
• Most vulnerable to be given more support to pay for court and tribunal fees
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