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pollyanna1052
pollyanna1052 Community member Posts: 2,032 Disability Gamechanger
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Just wondering.....who pays the court costs when  PIP case goes to tribunal?

If the case is unsuccessful, does the claimant pay it?

If it is successful, does DWP pay it? If so, is this why they sometimes offer a claimant an award BEFORE it goes to tribunal after it has been set?
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  • zakblood
    zakblood Community member Posts: 419 Pioneering
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    it's free, the Government pays either way win or lose, and if you win, it's backdated from when you started, so win win to go tbh, lose makes no difference, just less money and more stress
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  • pollyanna1052
    pollyanna1052 Community member Posts: 2,032 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks...it occurred to me after reading a new post from someone in that situation.


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  • Misscleo
    Misscleo Community member Posts: 647 Pioneering
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    Hi what's criteria for get legal aid in 2019
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  • Jurph
    Jurph Community member Posts: 369 Pioneering
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    It's effectively one government department (Ministry of Justice) paying the fees of another government department (Department of Work and Pensions).

    The MOJ have complained about this is as it comes out their budget. They're underfunded and understaffed - meaning many people wait well over a year for a tribunal date.


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  • zakblood
    zakblood Community member Posts: 419 Pioneering
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    mine is just under 6 months, and so far as other bodies haven't returned my papers or done there work, won't be ready by the 26th of November, and i've asked for it to be delayed, but as of yet after a week waiting, heard nothing as a reply, so seems the answer is no, but i'll go all the same and show them what i have, and also mention everyone who i am still waiting for, as i start a job in January, so careless now either way
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,030 Disability Gamechanger
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    Misscleo said:
    Hi what's criteria for get legal aid in 2019
    You don't need legal aid for a Tribunal for a benefit claim.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    Hi @pollyanna1052, thanks for asking this. I've always found the topic interesting!
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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    Misscleo said:
    Hi what's criteria for get legal aid in 2019
    As Poppy said, you don't need legal aid for a benefit appeal tribunal. However in case you were asking for something else, there is some information on the Gov site here: https://www.gov.uk/legal-aid/eligibility
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