UPC Regional Division Nordic-Baltic, 11 October 2023: pleadings or evidence shall in principle be open to the public, unless the Court decides to make it confidential

Availability to the public of pleadings or evidence.

Article 45 UPCA means that the written procedure of the Court shall, in principle, be open to the public unless the Court decides to make it confidential, to the extent necessary, in the interest of one of the parties or other affected persons, or in the general interest of justice or public order.

If a person has made an application under Rule 262.1(b) for access to pleadings or evidence and provided a credible explanation for why he/she wants access, the application shall be approved unless it is necessary to keep the information confidential.

IPPT20231011, UPC CFI, RD Nordic-Baltic, Ocado v Autostore