¶Ù¾±²õ³¦±ô´Ç²õ³Ü°ù±ðâ€À¹±ð»å²¹³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô

Published by a ÀÏ˾»úÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Dispute Resolution expert
Practice notes

¶Ù¾±²õ³¦±ô´Ç²õ³Ü°ù±ðâ€À¹±ð»å²¹³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô

Published by a ÀÏ˾»úÎçÒ¹¸£Àû Dispute Resolution expert

Practice notes
imgtext

This Practice Note looks at the Redaction of information in Disclosure in civil proceedings. It considers the reasons for redacting documents, such as to maintain Confidentiality/privilege and avoid irrelevance, the information that can be redacted, the courts’ approach to redacting information and practical matters.

Redaction is the process by which part of the text or graphics in a document is obscured or 'masked'. This can be a means of seeking to maintain the confidentiality of information, most commonly, a name (whether or an individual, entity, process, etc).

Disclosure scheme in the Business and Property Courts

You should consider if the proceedings are subject to the disclosure scheme operating in the Business and Property Courts. For guidance, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview, and in particular in relation to the provisions on redaction in the disclosure scheme, see Practice Note: Disclosure Scheme—how to comply with disclosure orders and obligations.

What information can be redacted?

A party is permitted to redact information that it requires should be protected on grounds of confidentiality, and the information is not germane to the issues in

Powered by Lexis+®
Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Key definition:
Disclosure definition
What does Disclosure mean?

Disclosure of a document occurs by a party stating that it exists or has existed.

Popular documents