Topics: Rule 262.1 (b) RoP
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LD Brussels, May 4, 2026, Order on Public Access to Case Files in Evidence Preservation Proceedings, UPC_CFI_1167/2026
The nature of proceedings may justify restricting public access under Art. 45 UPCA, even though R. 262.1(b) RoP does not explicitly differentiate by proceeding type: Evidence preservation and inspection proceedings create a procedural and confidential playing field balancing fundamental rights of the parties. This playing field must be maintained even after proceedings end without proceedings…
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RD Nordic-Baltic, September 18, 2024, Procedural Order on a request for access to the written pleadings and evidence, UPC_CFI_8/2023
Requirements for a “reasoned request” for access under Rule 262.1(b) RoP: The UPC clarified that a “reasoned request” under Rule 262.1(b) RoP requires more than a general interest. The applicant must provide a specific and credible explanation for needing access to court documents, demonstrating a genuine need beyond publicly available information In this case, the…
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LD Milan, Order of September 27, 2023, UPC_CFI_240/2023
Rule 262.1 RoP requires that an application to access the Register is carried out by a third party – with respect to the parties to the proceedings: A lawyer who requests access to the records and claims to be the defendant’s counsel is not a third party, even if he or she has no power…
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