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Possible amendments to the costs/expenses rules in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals

From:
Tribunal Procedure Committee
Published
6 May 2026

Summary

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the rules governing when and how costs (or expenses in Scotland) may be awarded in the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal and Employment Tribunals.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) is considering whether to introduce clearer and more consistent rules across tribunals, including giving explicit powers to order payments on account of costs, to award interest on costs in certain tribunals, and to clarify the use of Pro Bono Costs Orders. The aim is to improve clarity, consistency and fairness in how costs are handled, while ensuring the rules remain simple, accessible and effective in supporting the efficient administration of justice.

Documents

Consultation document

PDF, 450 KB, 10 pages

Questionnaire

MS Word Document, 30.7 KB

Ways to respond

Email to:

tpcsecretariat@justice.gov.uk

Write to:

Tribunal Procedure Committee
Administration of Justice Directorate Policy, Communications and Analysis Group
Ministry of Justice
Post Point: Area 7.55
102, Petty France
London SW1H 9AJ

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Published 6 May 2026

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