Scottish Court Fees 2025-2027

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Closes 30 Jan 2026

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Questions

1. Do you agree that court fees should rise by 3% commencing 1 April 2026 and a further 3% commencing 1 April 2027?
2. Do you consider a two-year inflationary increase to be a reasonable approach to maintaining the value of court fee income while longer-term reform is being developed?
3. Do you agree that, in parallel with the proposed fee increases, a full review of the court fee structure should be undertaken by the Court Fee Working Group?
4. Do you have any comments on the proposed timing, scope or priorities of the future public consultation on court fee reform, including the work of the Court Fee Working Group?
5. Do you have any other comments or suggestions, including any minor amendments to the current court fee structure or exemptions, that you feel should be considered?
6. Do you consider that any of the proposals in this consultation paper are likely to have a disproportionate effect on people or communities who face discrimination or social exclusion owing to race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other factor?
7. Please provide any further comments on the proposals set out in this consultation in the box below.