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Claiming for expenses as a witness

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Overnight stays

You can claim expenses for an overnight stay if:

  • it takes you 90 minutes or more to travel to court
  • you are disabled
  • you have another good reason for staying overnight

What can you claim for staying overnight?

If your accommodation was paid for

If your evening meal wasn't included - £26 per night

If your evening meal was included - £5 per night

If you paid for your accommodation

A paid stay in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle upon Tyne - up to £95.00 per night for accommodation

A paid stay elsewhere - up to £65 per night for accommodation

In addition, a fixed amount of £26 to cover your meals and refreshments

If you stayed with friends or family

£25 per night