Interim injunctions—variation, discharge and appeals


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Practice notes

Interim injunctions—variation, discharge and appeals


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Practice notes
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This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and Application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further: Court specific guidance below.

This Practice Note explains the circumstances in which an Interim injunction may come to an end (whether through expiry or discharge) or be varied, as well as considering whether it is possible to vary undertakings. It also briefly addresses appeals in the context of interim injunctions.

For general guidance on injunctions, see: Interim and final injunctions—overview, as well as:

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    Practice Note: Interim injunctions—the American Cyanamid guidelines

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    Practice Note: Injunctions—key and illustrative decisions (September 2019–2024) [Archived]

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    Opposing an on notice interim injunction application—checklist

  4. •

    Opposing a without notice interim injunction application—checklist

6 April 2025 changes

The CPR provisions relevant to interim injunctive relief were amended with effect from 6 April 2025. In particular, CPR 25 was revised extensively and the accompanying Practice Directions were revoked.

The changes were not intended to materially

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What does Interim injunction mean?

An order requiring a party to do, or refrain from doing, a certain thing pending the final trial of a claim.

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