#2026/37Magistrates' Courts Ücretleri (Değişiklik) Kararnamesi (Kuzey İrlanda) 2026
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The Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2026 increases court fees in Northern Ireland over three years, starting with a 5% hike in April 2026. It also states that no fees will be charged for certain sexual offence applications and sets a specific fee for child-related applications under family law. This affects individuals using the Magistrates' Courts for various legal proceedings.
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Key Changes
- 5% fee increase starting April 1, 2026
- 2% fee increase starting April 1, 2027
- 2% fee increase starting April 1, 2028
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Obligations
What this law requires
Increase all Magistrates' Courts fees by 5% effective from 1st April 2026
Increase all Magistrates' Courts fees by an additional 2% effective from 1st April 2027
Increase all Magistrates' Courts fees by an additional 2% effective from 1st April 2028
Charge no fee for applications under section 3A(2) or (6) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992
Prescribe and collect a specific fee (as defined in the amended Order) for applications under the Family Law Act 1986 relating to disclosure of a child's whereabouts and recovery of a child