Disclosure scheme in Business and Property Courts

The disclosure scheme in the Business and Property Courts began as a pilot scheme in 2019 and became a permanent practice direction from 1 October 2022. The provisions for the disclosure scheme, together with the specific documents that will need to be completed as part of it, are set out in CPR PD 57AD.

A ‘How to’ guide aimed at identifying the main aspects of disclosure for business entities can be found at How to comply with the disclosure process efficiently. This refers but is not restricted to the disclosure scheme.

If the claim with which you are involved is not proceeding in the Business & Property Courts, it will be subject to the disclosure provisions in CPR 31, CPR PD 31A and CPR PD 31B. It is important to familiarise yourself with those requirements. For more information, see Disclosure—overview

Some claims proceeding in the Business and Property Courts are outside CPR PD 57AD and within CPR 31. For more information about the exceptions, see Practice Note Disclosure scheme—when and where it applies

A disclosure working group which initiated the disclosure