In fast track CPR Part 28 directions, when must pre-trial checklists be sent by the court?

• A. 10 weeks
• B. 14 weeks
• C. 22 weeks
• D. 20 weeks

Answer: (D)

In fast track directions under Part 28, the court sends the pre-trial checklist at around 20 weeks after the claim was issued. This mid-point milestone is chosen to give both sides enough time to gather and exchange the necessary evidence—witness statements, any expert reports, and the documents that will form the trial bundle—while keeping the overall timetable tight and predictable for a swift resolution. The checklist sets out what each party must provide and helps ensure everyone stays on track with deadlines. Other time points in the timetable relate to different procedural steps, but the standard point for the pre-trial checklist is 20 weeks.