*Due to the pandemic COVID-19, all the people should follow the guidelines of the social distancing and must wear mask all the times.
People who are visiting to the UK court or tribunal for a hearing, make sure to follow the steps
- Arrive 30 minutes before your hearing stated in the letter.
- Hearing letter with your case number where the case number will be useful to find the exact location in the building.
- Documents or any papers that you need for your hearing
- Food and drink, including water (Some courts have refreshments available)
Who can be present in a Crown Court hearing in UK
- The defendant
- The defence lawyer
- The prosecutor
- The witness
- Assistance for the witness
- The probation officer
- The judge
- The jury
- The court clerk
- The usher
- The press/media
- The public
Who can be present in a magistrates’ court hearing in UK?
- The defendant
- The defence lawyer
- The witness
- Assistance for the witness
- The prosecutor
- The legal advisor/court associate
- The probation officer
- The magistrates/district judge
- The usher
- The press/media
- The public
Who can be present in a employment tribunal hearing in UK?
- The claimant
The claimant’s representative
The respondent
The respondent’s representative
The witness
The employment judge
The non-legal members
The tribunal clerk
The press/media
The public
Who can be present in a civil or family court hearing in UK?
- The claimant or applicant
- The defendant or respondent
- The witness
- The barrister or solicitor
- The judge
- The court clerk/usher
- The press/media
- The public
Who can be present in a immigration and asylum tribunal hearing in UK?
- The appellant
- The judge
- The appellant’s representative
- The Home Office presenting officer
- The clerk and tribunal staff
- The interpreter
- The witness
- The press/media
- The public
- Types of hearing
Who can be present in a social security and child support tribunal hearing. in UK?
- The appellant
- The representative
- The other party
- The presenting officer
- The tribunal panel
- The clerk to the tribunal
- The public/media
For more details, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmcts-whos-who-in-courts-and-tribunals
List of Court and tribunal fees in UK. How to pay?
Case | Fee |
---|---|
Divorce or end a civil partnership | £593 |
Claim money you’re owed | £35 to £10,000 – depending on the amount you’re claiming |
Appeal a benefits decision | Free |
Apply for bankruptcy | £680 |
Apply for probate | Free or £273 – depending on the value of the estate |
How to pay UK court or tribunal fee?
You cannot pay most fees online. Pay:
- in person at a court or tribunal by cheque, cash, debit or credit card
- by post with a cheque made out to ‘HM Courts and Tribunals Service’
You can only pay online when you use:
Court of Protection – fees
Civil and Family Court Fees
Immigration and asylum tribunal cases
For more details, visit https://www.gov.uk/court-fees-what-they-are
UK Court and Tribunal forms
Court fees in Scotland and Northern Ireland