The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to make a series of changes to court and tribunal fees payable in HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). These changes will take place on 13 July 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. MoJ says that the purpose of the changes is to strengthen cost recovery, improve consistency in how […]

The Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) is delighted to have been invited to work in close collaboration with His Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) as they start work on the next phase of digitalising the remainder of the County Court. Representatives of HMCTS recently met with members of the CCUA’s senior leadership team to share […]

The CCUA has been contacted by several Members seeking guidance in relation to the recent High Court judgment in the case of Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys.  We appreciate the concern that the judgment has caused across the legal sector and for many of our Members. In its decision, the Court restated the position in […]

The Enforcement Conduct Board is consulting on proposed Vulnerability and Ability to Pay Standards.

The Civil Court Users Association (CCUA) is pleased to announce the election of Neil Jinks of ControlAccount Ltd, as its new Chair. Neil succeeds Rob Thompson of Brachers LLP, who concludes a distinguished five-year tenure as Chair and a long-standing commitment to the CCUA through various committee roles. Lisa Keating of Davisa Solutions has been […]

Justice Committee reports on work relating to the County Court in Parliament.

Jim Taylor elected as new CCUA Policy and Reform Committee Chair.

New reforms to the enforcement sector will protect the financially vulnerable and give those facing debt greater opportunity to settle at the earliest and cheapest stage possible, the UK Government says. Setting out plans to overhaul to the way sector operates, the Government today has outlined it will: Consult on plans for greater regulation of […]

Civil National Business Centre (CNBC) webchat facility for professional court users launched.

Landlords urged to use High Court enforcement to tackle County Court eviction delays.