# The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026, Rule 4: Amendment of Part 31


(1) In the table of contents to this Part, after the entry for rule 31.12 insert—
“
Ordering a party to request another person to disclose a document
Rule 31.12A
”.
(2) After rule 31.12 insert—
“Ordering a party to request another person to disclose a document
31.12A. The court may order a party to request any person to produce for disclosure and inspection any document which may support the case or adversely affect the case of any party to the proceedings.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/97/rule/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-amendment-rules-2026/rule-4
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