The Online Procedure Rule Committee is developing new rules to digitise civil court procedures in England and Wales, with the core framework set out in the 2026 Rules and pilot schemes underway. The reform aims to improve access to justice and court efficiency through online case management, better claimant support, and integration of the County Court case management system. Current status includes draft regulations for specified proceedings and new practice directions being consulted on.
In response to: The Online Procedure (Core Rules and Pilot Schemes) Rules 2026
This consultation seeks views on the first Online Procedure Rules to be made by the OPRC. These rules will apply to all proceedings where there are Online Procedure Rules.
This consultation seeks views on the first Online Procedure Rules to be made by the OPRC. These rules will apply to all proceedings where there are Online Procedure Rules.
Seeks views on the OPRC’s draft inclusion framework and pre-action model to improve digital access to justice in civil, family, and tribunal proceedings.
Seeks views on the OPRC’s draft inclusion framework and pre-action model to improve digital access to justice in civil, family, and tribunal proceedings.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting publicly on a new Practice Direction 27A concerning the preparation of bundles in family proceedings.
The Family Procedure Rule Committee is consulting publicly on a new Practice Direction 27A concerning the preparation of bundles in family proceedings.