# The Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


CIVIL PROCEEDINGS, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 23rd June 2026
Laid before Parliament 26th June 2026
Coming into force 7th September 2026
The Online Procedure Rule Committee, having power under section 22(1) of the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 to make rules under section 19 of that Act, makes these Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 19, 23 and 24, after having fulfilled the requirements of section 26(1) and (2), of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/696/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-procedure-rules-and-practice-directions-rules-2026/introduction
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