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This sub-topic provides a summary—with links through to more detailed analysis—of updates to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Practice Directions (PD).

For information on approved minutes of meetings of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC), see: Civil Procedure Rule Committee minutes—overview.

195th practice direction update—27 May 2026

The Master of the Rolls and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice have approved the 195th PD update to the CPR. The 195th update broadens the scope of the Damages Claim Portal under CPR PD 51ZB to enable certain non-monetary claims, referred to as ‘Other Remedy Claims’, to be issued digitally in connection with a main damages claim where both parties are represented. It also brings claims involving unfair relationships under the Consumer Credit Act 2006 into scope.

For more information, see: 195th Practice Direction update expands digital claims process to non-monetary remedies—LNB News 26/05/2026 32.

194th practice direction update—12 May 2026

The Master of the Rolls and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice have approved the 194th PD update to the CPR. The 194th update introduces changes to amend CPR PD 51R (the

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