Overview

From 1 October 2010, a new practice direction on electronic disclosure will regulate the approach parties should take when considering electronically stored material which is relevant to a case.

As part of the new rules, an electronic documents questionnaire will also be introduced. The aim of the practice direction and questionnaire is to focus the parties' minds on the sources of electronic material and give guidance to those with less experience of dealing which such issues.

This briefing explains what an ‘electronic document’ is, the purpose of the direction, and when and how the direction applies.

To read on, click ‘View Briefing’.