Courts and legal action

Courts' structure

Origins of the English legal system and the current court structure. Courts that hear different cases, judges that preside over them and who can represent the parties. Read more 

Pre-action protocols and steps before court action

Necessary steps under the pre-action protocols before taking action, and factors to consider before going to court. Read more 

Preparing for court

The process of taking a case to a county court. Information about the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), the process of starting a case, and allocation of a case to one of three 'tracks'. Read more 

Court hearings

Practicalities involved in appearing in court. Information for advisers who are representing a client at a hearing. Read more 

Costs and public funding

This section details the costs of going to court and the financing choices that are available to people faced with a housing court case, usually in the county court. Read more