The Group Litigation Order Regime

Abstract This chapter examines the Group Litigation Order (GLO) regime, introduced in May 2000 under the Woolf reforms to streamline group litigation in England. It establishes a framework for managing individual claims with common issues, allowing for efficient collective resolution. The chapter details how the GLO regime operates, the status of class members, and the role of test claimants. Class members are treated as ‘true parties’, with their rights preserved, and the court retains control over the litigation process. Finally, the chapter concludes that the GLO regime serves primarily as a procedural tool, balancing the rights of claimants and defendants while ensuring fairness and efficiency in legal proceedings.