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.
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee 13:55:00 Clause 1 Amendments to legislation about court hearings Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con): I beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 22, leave out subsection (4). This amendment …
A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.
A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.
A Bill to allow for certain civil and family court hearings to be conducted remotely.