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Authority definition

What does Authority mean? In practice, Authority refers to the public sector client that procures and manages a project or service and is the named counterparty in the contract. In public procurement, PFI/PPP, DBFM/DBFOM and outsourcing documents, it is a contractual shorthand for the “contracting authority” defined in legislation (England & Wales and Northern Ireland: Public Contracts Regulations 2015; Scotland: Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015; Ireland: European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016). Typical Authorities include a local authority, an NHS trust or health board, a central government department or minister, a non‑departmental public body or agency, or another body...

Without notice interim injunctions under CPR 25 (England and Wales): grounds, urgency, procedure, evidence and draft orders, full and frank disclosure, advocates' duties, return dates, and 6 April 2025 changes

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This Practice Note sets out how to construe and apply the CPR provisions that determine when a without-notice interim injunction may properly be sought. Depending on the court in which your case is being handled, you should also be alert to additional provisions-see further: Court specific guidance below. For wider guidance, see also the following Practice Notes:

Injunctions-guiding principles
Interim injunctions-on notice applications

6 April 2025 changes

With effect from 6 April 2025, the CPR rules concerning interim injunctive relief were updated. In particular, CPR 25 was comprehensively revised and the related Practice Directions were revoked. The reforms were not intended to change the underlying law or day-to-day practice in a material way, but many provisions were renumbered and relocated. As a result, case law and commentary predating 6 April 2025 should be treated cautiously, as they cites the former provisions, numbering and standard orders. For more background, including links to the text as it stood before 6 April 2025, see:

Q&A: Where can I find information on the changes to Part 25 coming into force on 6 April 2025?
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