The New "Golden Fleece"? Only the rich get justice...

The Law Society has come out strong against the 600% hike in court fees planned for April.

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President of the society, Andrew Caplen, said: "Court fee hikes introduced by the government from April spell disaster for access to justice, pricing the public out of the courts and leaving small businesses saddled with debts they are due but unable to afford to recover. State provision for people to redress wrongs through the courts is the hallmark of a civilised society.

"We are pressing the government to reverse its decision which will have a far-reaching impact on people who have valid claims and on solicitors doing everything they can to help their clients seek justice through the courts."

Here, here, we say! Justice should not be out of reach for consumers and small businesses--that's why we're here.