This Practice Note considers CPR 14 and the provisions which concern admissions made prior to the commencement of proceedings which will be of interest to dispute resolution practitioners. Depending on the court in which your matter might proceed, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further the section on Court specific guidance below.

For guidance on admissions made prior to the commencement of proceedings in personal injury cases, including the specific provisions relating to portal claims pursuant to CPR 14.3, see Practice Note: pre-action admissions under CPR 14 in personal injury cases.

For guidance more generally on admissions, see Practice Notes:

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   Admissions

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   Withdrawing an admission