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This Practice Note briefly outlines the nature of a search order (often referred to as an Anton Piller order, after Anton Piller v Manufacturing Processes (1976)), the underlying jurisdictional footing empowering the courts to issue one, and the tests the court will apply before agreeing to grant such relief, among others. It further describes the emergence of ‘imaging orders’, under which a respondent must allow an IT specialist to create an ‘image’ of their electronic device(s) or account(s), how these sit alongside search orders, and other options requiring delivery up or safeguarding of evidence. For related guidance on search and imaging orders, see the Practice Notes set out below: Search and imaging orders—making an application The model search and imaging order Search and imaging orders—execution of the order and next steps 6 April 2025 changes The CPR provisions that govern interim injunctive relief, which include search and imaging orders, were updated, with the changes taking effect from 6 April 2025. In...

What is a Biometric Immigration Document? A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the principal record that allows the holder to demonstrate their biometric and biographical details, immigration status, any conditions on their stay, and entitlement to public funds in the UK. It can also show the holder’s National Insurance number (for individuals on Worker routes) and whether NHS treatment is chargeable. With the shift to digital status, all BIDs are now issued in electronic form as an eVisa. The only exception is entry clearance for six months or less, such as a Visitor visa, although these will likewise move to eVisas in due course. An eVisa is an electronic record of status. The holder must have an online UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account so that they, and authorised third parties, can access their eVisa. Once a UKVI account is in place, a person can reach their eVisa by using the view and prove immigration status link on GOV.UK. When their leave expires or is cancelled, this link will...

This Practice Note sets out the definitions adopted by the Business and Property Courts’ (B&PCs) Disclosure Scheme under CPR PD 57AD. It also summarises the scheme’s fundamental principles, encompassing the obligations on all parties to proceedings and their legal representatives, and clarifies what constitutes control of documents. In the majority of cases before the B&PCs, disclosure proceeds in accordance with the Disclosure Scheme contained in CPR PD 57AD. The Scheme took effect on 1 October 2022, following the disclosure pilot. Decisions handed down during the pilot continue to carry weight and are noted below. For help on when the Scheme applies (and any exceptions), see: Practice Note: Disclosure Scheme—when and where it applies Which disclosure rules apply to my claim—flowchart? Definitions used in the Disclosure Scheme CPR PD 57AD, Appendix 1, supplies a range of defined terms. These include: Control, Copy, Data Sampling, Disclose, Disclosure Certificate, Disclosure Review Document, Electronic Image, Keyword Search, Less Complex Claim, List of Documents, Metadata, Narrative Document,...

1 Purpose and scope 1.1 The Company is obliged, so far as is reasonably practicable, to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of employees whilst at work. It must likewise take all reasonable measures to ensure smoking does not occur in any area designated as smoke-free at all times in the workplace. This responsibility extends to all designated smoke-free zones and ensuring ongoing compliance. 1.2 Tobacco smoking harms the smoker’s health and can also impact others through second-hand smoke exposure. It can also adversely affect the Company’s operations owing to sickness-related absence. The Company also wishes to project a healthy and professional public image. Exposure to second-hand smoke can inconvenience colleagues and others nearby. Absence through ill health disrupts productivity and business performance. 1.3 Whilst vapes, e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (collectively referred to as vapes) currently fall outside smoke-free law, the long-term health consequences of using such devices (vaping) remain unknown and not well understood. Vapour from vapes may irritate some colleagues...