UK Civil Procedure Rules

Elisabetta Sciallis Reappointed to CPRC, 3 Years

The Lord Chancellor has reappointed Elisabetta Sciallis as a lay advice and consumer affairs member of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee for 3 years from 1 June 2026. Ms Sciallis has been Principal Policy Advisor for Consumer Rights at Which? since 2022 and previously worked as a legal executive at the UK European Consumer Centre. The CPRC is the statutory body that governs practice and procedure in the Court of Appeal, High Court, and County Court.

Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Report 2023 to 2024

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee published its 2023-2024 Annual Report covering the Committee's work, consultations, and Civil Procedure Rule Updates. The report includes terms of reference and membership details. Applies to England and Wales.

Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Open Meeting 8 May 2026

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has announced its annual open meeting scheduled for 8 May 2026. The meeting will be held in hybrid format with in-person attendance at a central Birmingham venue and online via Microsoft Teams. Prospective attendees must complete an application form and submit it to the CPRC secretariat by 4pm on Wednesday 8 April 2026.

Three Legally Qualified Members Appointed to Civil Procedure Rule Committee

The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of James Willan KC, James Egan, and Gregory Cox as legally qualified members of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee for three-year terms. Gregory Cox's tenure begins 11 May 2026, while James Egan and James Willan KC commence on 1 October 2026. The CPRC is a non-departmental public body established under the Civil Procedure Act 1997 that makes rules of court for the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and County Court.

Civil Procedure Rule Committee Annual Report 2024 to 2025

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee published its annual report summarizing its work, consultations, and CPR updates during 2024 to 2025. The report covers the committee's terms of reference and membership. It applies to England and Wales.