Alignment of the fees for online and paper civil money and possession claims

This consultation sets out the proposal for the alignment of online and paper civil fees.

The aim of this proposal is to:

• ensure that our courts and tribunals have the necessary resources to deliver their much-needed services;
• ensure that those who can afford to pay a fee, pay the same fee regardless of whether they lodge a claim online or via the paper route
• simplify the existing fees structure