22 Jun 2015
Fast Track Practice Note of the Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has been operating a pilot scheme of a fast track procedure for urgent civil appeals since 2011. Consultation with the profession has indicated that the pilot scheme has been successful. Accordingly, the fast track procedure will continue on an ongoing basis.
It should be noted that two changes have been made from the pilot scheme. First, it has been made clear the fast track is intended for urgent appeals expected to take no more than 1 day's hearing time. Second, the Practice Note records that a Judge will conduct a teleconference with counsel "if necessary" to determine an application for fast track.
A copy of the practice note is available below.
