Injunctions—guiding principles


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Practice notes

Injunctions—guiding principles


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Practice notes
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STOP PRESS: On 6 April 2025, amendments to Part 25 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR 25) will come into force. For guidance on the changes to Part 25 and Practice Directions 25A and 25B, see Q&A: Where can I find information on the changes to Part 25 coming into force on 6 April 2025?

What is an Injunction?

An injunction is defined in the glossary to the CPR as ‘a court order prohibiting a person from doing something or requiring a person to do something’. It is a tool used by the courts to prevent injustice.

The power to grant injunctions is extremely flexible and has been employed in a large variety of situations in order to do justice in the circumstances. This Practice Note gives only a broad overview of the General Principles relating to injunctions. For examples of how this Remedy has been approached by the courts and deployed in practice, see Practice Note: Injunctions—key and illustrative decisions.

The court's power to grant injunctions

The High Court

The power of the High Court to grant injunctions

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What does Injunction mean?

A discretionary remedy whereby the court orders a defendant to do (mandatory injunction), or refrain from doing (prohibitory injunction) something.

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