The Civil Court Practice 2026: The Green Book

The Green Book is the essential guide to bringing, defending and appealing civil proceedings. It provides focused, authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the CPR from experts including Lord Justices of Appeal, Circuit Judges, District Judges and leading practitioners and is fully cross-referenced to Butterworths Civil Court Precedents

The 2026 edition has been enhanced and updated throughout to include:

• All the latest information and guidance around the development of the online court as part of HMCTS reform programme for the justice system
• Analysis of the practical impact of a number of significant judgments
• Analysing rights of audience, including revisiting and understanding the foundations underpinning these
• Further enhancements to the commentary, offering deeper analysis, practical guidance and enriched contextual information
• All the latest detail around improvements to online claims portals, as outlined in the 181st Practice Direction update
• Insights into the Small Claims Track Automatic Referral to Mediation Pilot Scheme
• Commentary on the rules which takes account of the latest practice in the court.