Rule 31.22 Subsequent use of disclosed documents and completed Electronic Documents QuestionnairesF2I1
England and Wales
A party to whom a document has been disclosed may use the document only for the purpose of the proceedings in which it is disclosed, except where—
the document has been read to or by the court, or referred to, at a hearing which has been held in public;
the court gives permission; or
the party who disclosed the document and the person to whom the document belongs agree.
The court may make an order restricting or prohibiting the use of a document which has been disclosed, even where the document has been read to or by the court, or referred to, at a hearing which has been held in public.
An application for such an order may be made—
by a party; or
by any person to whom the document belongs.
For the purpose of this rule, an Electronic Documents Questionnaire which has been completed and served by another party pursuant to Practice Direction 31B is to be treated as if it is a document which has been disclosed.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Rule 31.22(4) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rules 1(2), 4(c)
- F2
Words in rule 31.22 heading inserted (1.10.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rules 1(2), 4(b)
Commencement
- I1
Rule 31.22 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature
Notes on Part 31
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Pt. 31 Table of Contents inserted (6.4.2026) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026 (S.I. 2026/97), rules 1(2)(a), 4(1)
- F2
Words in Pt. 31 Table of Contents inserted (1.10.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/1953), rules 1(2), 4(a)
Modifications
- C1
Pt. 31 applied (with modifications) (5.4.2010) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 (S.I. 2010/60), Preamble, rule 61.9 (with rule 2)
- C2
Pt. 31 applied (with modifications) (30.6.2011) by The Investment Bank Special Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1301), rules 2, 230, 251 (with rule 5)
- C3
Pt. 31 excluded (30.6.2011) by The Investment Bank Special Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1301), rules 2, 55(12) (with rule 5)
- C4
Pt. 31 excluded (30.6.2011) by The Investment Bank Special Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1301), rules 2, 60(11) (with rule 5)
- C5
Pt. 31 modified (3.10.2011) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1709), Preamble, rule 61.9
- C6
Pt. 31 modified (1.10.2012) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/1726), rule 61.9(3)
- C7
Pt. 31 excluded (7.6.2013) by The Energy Supply Company Administration Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1046), rules 1, 17(10) (with rules 3, 208)
- C8
Pt. 31 excluded (7.6.2013) by The Energy Supply Company Administration Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1046), rules 1, 21(10) (with rules 3, 208)
- C9
Pt. 31 modified (7.10.2013) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/1554), rule 61.9(3) (with rule 2.1)
- C10
Pt. 31 excluded (31.1.2014) by The Postal Administration Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3208), rules 1, 21(10) (with rules 3, 210)
- C11
Pt. 31 excluded (31.1.2014) by The Postal Administration Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/3208), rules 1, 17(10) (with rules 3, 210)
- C12
Pt. 31 modified (6.10.2014) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/1610), rule 61.9(3) (with rule 2.1)
- C13
Pt. 31 modified (5.10.2015) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2015 (S.I. 2015/1490), rule 33.40(3)
- C14
Pt. 31 excluded (5.7.2018) by The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/719), rules 1.1, 3.34(1) (with rule 1.2)
- C15
Pt. 31 excluded (31.1.2019) by The Education Administration Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1135), rules 1, 3.34(1) (with rule 1.2)
- C16
Pt. 31 excluded (1.8.2020) by The Smart Meter Communication Licensee Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/629), rules 1, 18(11), 24(11) (with rule 4(1))
- C17
Pt. 31 modified (5.10.2020) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/759), rule 33.40(3)
- C18
Pt. 31 excluded (12.11.2021) by The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/1178), rules 2, 27(10)
- C19
Pt. 31 applied (with modifications) (12.11.2021) by The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/1178), rules 2, 187, 192, 213
- C20
Pt. 31 excluded (12.11.2021) by The Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/1178), rules 2, 22(11)
- C21
Pt. 31 excluded (18.7.2023) by The Relevant Licensee Nuclear Company Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/712), rules 1(2)(a), 18(12), 24(11) (with rule 2)
- C22
Pt. 31 modified (6.10.2025) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/909), rule 33.38(3)
- C23
Pt. 31 excluded (19.11.2025) by The Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (Licensed Operators) Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/1135), rules 1(2)(a), 18(12), 24(11) (with rule 2(1))