Litigation Manual

Summary

The requestor asked for a copy of the unpublished Litigation Manual containing policies on the duty of candour and assisting the court. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed the manual in full, noting that it is a living document currently undergoing annual review.

Key Facts

• The requested Litigation Manual was released in its entirety.
• The manual is described as a living document subject to annual review.
• An ongoing review is being conducted due to recent litigation conduct considerations.
• Updates are being made to reflect the implementation of a new legal case management system in December.
• The request was processed by the Attorney General's Chambers in Douglas, Isle of Man.

Data Disclosed

• 5004889
• 2025-10-14
• 2025-10-29
• 29 October 2025
• 14 October 2025
• December
• 2015
• 2nd floor
• IM1 1AE
• (01624) 685452

Original Request

Please supply a copy of the unpublished litigation manual that includes generic policies and procedures to independently review compliance with the duty of candour, the duty to assist the court, etc.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Attorney General's Chambers 2nd floor Belgravia House Circular Road, Douglas Isle of Man, IM1 1AE Telephone: (01624) 685452
E-mail: attgen@gov.im

Our ref: 5004889 29 October 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 14 October 2025, which states:

"Please supply a copy of the unpublished litigation manual that includes generic policies and procedures to independently review compliance with the duty of candour, the duty to assist the court, etc."

Our response to your request is as follows: I have enclosed a copy of the Litigation Manual that is being released to you.

Please note that the Litigation Manual is a living document and remains subject to annual review. The current review process is ongoing, following consideration of litigation conduct by the Isle of Man Government, and the implementation of a new legal case management system in December. As a result, certain operational sections of the Manual are in the process of being updated to reflect these developments.

Please quote the reference number 5004889 in any future communications.

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