Queen's Bench Guide

Foreword

A Guide to the working practices of the
Queen's Bench Division within the
Royal Courts of Justice

January 2007

Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Sir Igor Judge
President of the Queen's Bench Division

We live in a new procedural world. Old landmarks have disappeared from view. New features have taken their place. And everyone seems to be speaking a different language. It is easy to become disoriented.  Though it is six years since the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules, much has changed since the publication of the First Edition of this Guide.

This Guide, prepared for those litigating in the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court, particularly in the Central Office, provides a clear and detailed road-map for those who have lost, or are not sure of, the way.

I am sure this Guide will prove invaluable to the many who will, I hope, use it.

An Appreciation

With the support and encouragement of Sir Igor Judge, the President of the Queen's Bench Division, this Guide has been prepared for the assistance of all who practise or litigate in the Queen's Bench Division.

The contributions made by the Queen's Bench Masters and the staff of the Central Office have been invaluable but this Guide would not have been completed without the hard work and diligence of Master Fontaine, Bryony Young, Clerk to the Interim Applications Judge and Maxine Fidler, my former Personal Assistant, to all of whom I am indebted.

However, all errors and omissions are mine and I would welcome any comments and suggestions from the Profession and all using this Guide for its improvement.

The Senior Master
& Queen's Remembrancer

January 2007