England and Wales and cross-border
Key: Impact rating.
Immediate
Short term
On the horizon
Forthcoming rule changes on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill
Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)
Costs recovery – Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC)
Compulsory mediation
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (REUL Act)
Third-party litigation funding
Arbitration Bill
Open justice
Singapore Convention on Mediation (the Singapore Convention)
Revision of Supreme Court (UKSC) Rules
Hague Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague 2019)
Law Commission (LC) review on contempt of court
Civil Justice Council review of pre-action protocols (PAPs)
Review of civil costs
Consultation on including claimants’ names on Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines
Enforcement proceedings
Reforming the law of apologies in civil proceedings
Procedure for determining mental capacity in civil proceedings
Service via e-mail and E-signatures
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