Case Management – The Pitfalls Of Non-Compliance

Case management – The pitfalls of non-compliance

The Jackson reforms have implemented a number of fundamental changes to the UK civil litigation system. Consequently, the way in which claims are processed through the civil litigation system has been overhauled. These reforms have brought about, and will continue to bring, a number of amendments including significant changes in culture.

What's changed?

The changes require the courts to pay even closer attention to procedural failures and deal with such failures appropriately. The reforms require a more robust approach to the enforcement of compliance and a more restrictive approach to relief from sanctions. Following 1st April 2013 the courts have been more ready to make tough case management decisions and less willing to grant relief from sanctions in the event of a breach. In the months since the implementation of the Jackson reforms, the desired effect of the case management modifications appear to be coming