Section 29.2

When it allocates a case to the multi-track, the court will— give directions for the management of the case and set a timetable for the steps to be taken between the giving of directions and the trial; or may fix— or both, and give such other directions relating to the management of the case as it sees fit. a case management conference; or a pre-trial review, When giving directions, the court must consider whether to order or encourage the parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution. The court will fix the trial date or the period in which the trial is to take place as soon as practicable. When the court fixes the trial date or the trial period under paragraph (2), it will— give notice to the parties of the date or period; and specify the date by which the parties must file a pre-trial check list.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15