EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Civil Proceedings Fees Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1053).

Article 2(2) removes a definition which is no longer required and article 2(3) amends a cross reference in consequence of the changes to Schedule 1.

Article 2(4) makes amendments to Schedule 1 to align certain fees by removing provisions which set a separate fee or give an exemption for processes carried out through online platforms.

A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector is available from the Ministry of Justice, 102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ and is published with an Explanatory Memorandum alongside the instrument on https://legislation.gov.uk.