The Civil Procedure Rules At 20 by Andrew HigginsCall Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2020
This book is dedicated to examining key challenges and changes facing the civil justice system, marking the 20th anniversary in 2020 of the current civil procedures governing civil litigation in England and Wales. It addresses a range of technical, political, and controversial subjects on access to justice and the rules governing civil litigation, including the digitization of the justice system and the future role of artificial intelligence; the emergence of class actions; disclosure rules and reform; restrictions on Judicial Review challenges to Government decisions; closed material proceedings; and efforts to make the costs of civil litigation more affordable and proportional, including the availability of legal aid.