Administrative Court: Information for Court Users

Administrative CourtPractice Guidance

Updated February 2025

Practical measures:

The following practical measures will remain in place until further notice, to assist the court to deal with its business as efficiently as possible.

  • Sections A and B apply to all claims and appeals heard in the Administrative Court. Compliance with Section A is required by CPR Practice Directions 54A and 54B, and Criminal Practice Directions 2023, Part 12, §12.6.
  • Sections C to H also apply to claims, appeals and applications administered by the Administrative Court; but where arrangements differ depending on which Administrative Court office is dealing with the matter, this is explained in the text below.

Note to Administrative Court Users

Filing a claim form via E-File:

Please note that when filing an application with the Administrative Court via E-File, you should ensure that the claim form is filed as a separate document.

For case management purposes, a copy of the claim form can also be added to the indexed bundle. You will not be charged for the additional filling.

Please file TCP 288 applications via the immediate inbox (immediates@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk). They are currently not being accepted via e-filing.