Appeal-skeleton redaction is the removal of personal data from a skeleton lodged under CPR PD 52C, which governs Court of Appeal procedure. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the argument stays whole while the data goes.
When this applies
The appellate matter quotes the trial evidence, so identifiers carry up from below. You trim those under PD 52C before you lodge the bundle.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the document into anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool scans the argument, references, and the compilation.
- It flags NI numbers, account numbers, birth dates, and children.
- Keep authorities and file references intact.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean copy locally.
What you need to provide
- The skeleton and its documents (DOCX, PDF, scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the prose readable).
- Optional allow-list for file and authority references.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | QQ 60 22 44 A → [NINO] |
| Names | PERSON | Appellant Reyes → [PARTY] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | DOB 1990 → [DOB] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | acct 7782 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Minor | PERSON | J.R., a minor → [MINOR] |
| Location | LOCATION | trial venue → [ADDRESS] |
Compliance achieved
- Applies CPR PD 52C procedure for the Court of Appeal.
- Keeps file references and authorities whole.
- Offline work preserves privilege through the case.
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Limitations & cautions
Quotes from the evidence carry the lower court's identifiers. The tool flags named items, yet a unique fact in a quote can still point to a person. Read the quoted passages before you lodge.
Frequently asked questions
Which practice direction governs the skeleton?
CPR PD 52C sets Court of Appeal procedure, including the skeleton and its documents, so the same discipline applies across both.
Does the bundle get scanned too?
Yes. The tool scans the argument and its file together, with OCR for any scanned pages.
Is the skeleton uploaded for processing?
No. The app runs locally, so the document and its work-product stay on your machine.