The Civil and Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2022

• Citation: S.I. 2022/540
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Citation and Commencement

This Order may be cited as the Civil and Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2022 and comes into force on the day on which and immediately after sections 65 and 66 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 come into force.

Section 2 Amendment to the Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008

(1) The Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 is amended as follows.

(2) After Article 3A, insert—

(3B) Fees 2.4(a) (on an application on notice where no other fee is specified) and 2.5(a) (on an application by consent or without notice where no other fee is specified) in Schedule 1 (fees to be taken) are not payable in respect of any application made by reference to sections 85F-K of the Courts Act 2003 for an order or direction of the court relating to cross-examination in person of a party to or witness in the proceedings.

Section 3 Amendment to the Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008

(1) The Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 is amended as follows.

(2) After Article 3B, insert—

(3C) Fees 5.1 (on an application in existing proceedings without notice or by consent) and 5.3 (on an application in existing proceedings on notice) in Schedule 1 (fees to be taken) are not payable in respect of any application made by reference to sections 31R-W of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 for an order or direction of the court relating to cross-examination in person of a party to or witness in the proceedings.