The CPR’s Full Form is Civil Procedure Rules. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are the rules of civil procedure used in civil matters in England and Wales by the Court of Appeal, Country courts, and High Court of Justice. They were introduced in 1997 in accordance with the Civil Procedure Act 1997 through the Civil Procedure Rule Committee. They essentially replace the County Court Rules and the Supreme Court Rules and are applicable to all cases filed after April 26, 1999.
The CPR was created to increase the accessibility of justice by reducing the cost, speeding up, and complexity of legal proceedings for those who are not attorneys. This led to the replacement of numerous outdated legal phrases with their “plain English” equivalents, such as “witness summons” for “subpoena” and “claimant” for “plaintiff.”
Key Features of CPR:
In order to help parties quickly assemble pertinent evidence for their case, CPR encourages document disclosure. By doing away with delays and encouraging collaboration, the CPR enables judges to punish rule breakers and obstructors. Welsh and English civil litigation was altered by the CPR. The CPR has made civil litigation easier for non-lawyers with minor claims by streamlining processes and promoting alternative dispute resolution. With schedules, openness, and active case management, cases are resolved more quickly and affordably. The cost of litigation is proportionate to the value of the claim.