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Practice direction: Online Procedure Rules for Possession Proceedings

This practice direction supplements the Online Procedure Rules by setting out detailed procedural requirements and operational arrangements for the digital service for possession proceedings.

• From: Online Procedure Rule Committee
• Published: 26 August 2026

Applies to England and Wales

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Practice direction: Online Procedure Rules for Possession Proceedings

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Please note this is a draft practice direction for information only.

This practice direction sets out the procedural requirements for possession proceedings conducted using the digital service for possession proceedings, including communications, hearings, evidence and court orders. It is intended to supplement the Online Procedure Rules 2026, which establish the framework for all online proceedings.

Published 26 August 2026