Electronic documents questionnaire meaning

This Practice Note addresses and answers common questions about the Electronic Documents Questionnaire (EDQ) (also known as the E-documents questionnaire). It should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Electronic disclosure—Electronic Documents Questionnaire (EDQ). Note: this Practice Note does not deal with the provisions of the disclosure scheme operating in the Business and Property Courts. In the majority of such cases, electronic disclosure must be provided, though particular rules govern how it is handled and searched for. For guidance on electronic disclosure in such circumstances, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview. When should I first look at the Electronic Documents Questionnaire (EDQ)? In a case not subject to the disclosure scheme, consider EDQ as soon as you are instructed...

This Practice Note explains what electronic disclosure means and outlines the core tasks involved when handling electronic, or e‑disclosure, namely planning, collaboration, identification, preservation, collection, review and disclosure. It also addresses the approach to e‑disclosure at trial. ‘Electronic disclosure’ concerns the management of substantial volumes of electronically stored information (ESI), arising in a pre‑action or post‑issue setting. A sound grasp of e‑documents, e‑disclosure and your duties under CPR PD 31B (where applicable) is vital. For guidance on these aspects of disclosure, see the following Practice Notes: Disclosure in multi-track cases Case management—compliance Note: This Practice Note does not address the disclosure scheme operating in the Business and Property Courts. For relevant guidance, see: Disclosure Scheme (Business & Property Courts)—overview. Principal sources of information Key sources on the process are: CPR 31 Practice Direction 31B concerning electronic documents The EDQ (Electronic Documents Questionnaire annexed to PD31B) Additionally, the following is useful: ...

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained Save where an appeal notice was filed or permission to appeal obtained before 1 October 2012, this Practice Note is kept for historical reference only. For current requirements, see Practice Note: Conducting an appeal in the Court of Appeal. Any CPR rules and practice directions cited here will direct you to the provisions presently in force, not those that applied before 1 October 2012. For the pre-October 2012 position, consult the attached PDFs: CPR 52 (old) CPR PD 52 (old) Filing and serving documents Documents must be filed at the Civil Appeals Office Registry, Room E307, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London WC2A 2LL. Tel: 020 7947 6409. The Court of Appeal will not serve documents; service rests with the parties. Filing by email is permitted for: an appellant's notice a respondent's notice an application notice Electronic filing is allowed only where...