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06 October 2011 / Janna Purdie , Ruth Pratt
Issue: 7484 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice , LexisPSL , CPR
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Ruth Pratt & Janna Purdie provide an update on the recent changes to the civil procedure rules

The routine civil procedure rules (CPR) updates which generally take place in October have, this year, been spread over the period of two months from 1 August to 1 October. The updates range from amendments to CPR rules and practice directions through to new practice directions. The changes cover a diverse range of issues and the following provides a brief overview of the areas subject to change. If practising in any of these areas it is important to make sure that you consider the issues in more depth and are aware of the impact the changes will have on the work you undertake.

Changes effective from August 2011

A new practice direction, CPR PD 51F came into force on 1 August, launching a pilot scheme which is due to operate until 31 July 2012. The scheme has been set up to collate data on the number and types of non-disclosure injunctions (aka “privacy”

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