Proposal to repeal court fees and set a new fee

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1. The bill, introduced by the Socialist Parliamentary Group, proposes repealing the court fees of Law 10/2012 of November 20 and Article 1 of Royal Decree-Lawroyal decree-law A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses. 3/2013, restoring the previous rules. The explanatory statement argues those fees hinder access to justice and violate the right to effective judicial protection.
2. The bill proposes a new fee for going to court in civil and administrative litigation cases. It applies when filing lawsuits, counterclaims, payment order proceedings and certain appeals, and it is charged equally across the whole country.
3. The fee would not apply to inheritance, family and civil status matters, nor to individuals, nonprofit entities and small companies, among other cases.
4. The amount due includes a fixed sum depending on the type of case (for example, €150 in an ordinary civil trial or €210 in an ordinary administrative litigation case) plus a percentage of the amount in dispute, capped at €6,000.

Who it affects

• People or companies filing claims or appeals in civil and administrative litigation.: They would pay a fixed amount plus a percentage of the amount in dispute.
• Individuals and nonprofit entities.: They would be exempt from the new fee.
• Consumers claiming small amounts.: The explanatory statement criticizes that the current fee puts them at a disadvantage against large companies.

Words worth knowing

Tasa judicial (court fee)

Money paid to the State to start certain court proceedings.

Tutela judicial efectiva (effective judicial protection)

The constitutional right to go to court and get a fair ruling.

Devengo (accrual)

The moment the obligation to pay the fee arises.

Orden contencioso-administrativo (administrative litigation jurisdiction)

The type of court case used to sue public administrations.

Autoliquidación (self-assessment)

Calculating and paying the fee yourself using the official form.

royal decree-law

A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses.

decree-law

A rule with the force of law that the Government passes because it is urgent. It applies from its publication, but the Congreso must validate it within 30 days or it lapses.

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