What documents go in a UK court bundle?
Pick your practice area and hearing type to see every required document. Download a free PDF checklist and tick each one off as you collect it.
Last reviewed: 8 April 2026 by Stevie Hayes
Quick Answer
A court bundle is the indexed, paginated document pack you must file before a hearing in England and Wales. The exact contents depend on the practice area and hearing type — Family Court bundles follow PD27A, Employment Tribunal bundles follow the ET Rules, Civil Court bundles follow CPR Part 39. The BundleCreator bundle checklist generator tells you every document required for your hearing, lets you tick them off as you collect them, and emails a free downloadable PDF checklist. No account needed.
Select Your Hearing Type
Bundle requirements you must meet
Headline rules drawn from PD27A and the Civil Procedure Rules.
| Stat | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Family Court bundle — page guideline | 350 pages or one A4 lever-arch file | PD27A paragraph 5.1 |
| Bundle hearings of more than two hours | Bundle skeleton and authorities required | CPR Part 39 — bundles for trial |
| Text-searchable PDF for civil bundles | Required for hearings of two hours or longer | CPR Part 39 Practice Direction 32 |
| SEND tribunal bundle — page allowance | 75 pages standard, 100 pages disability discrimination | First-tier Tribunal (HESC) — Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 |
How to use this tool
- Select your practice area (e.g. Family Law, Employment Tribunal)
- Choose the specific hearing type for your case
- View the list of required and optional documents
- Download a PDF checklist to keep with your case file
This checklist is provided as general guidance. Requirements may vary by court or district. Always check the specific directions issued in your case.