Skeleton-argument redaction is the removal of personal data from a filed document under CPR 5.4C and the DPA 2018. anonym.plus marks each identifier on your device, so the argument reads the same while the data drops out.
When this applies
Such filings quote the evidence, so raw identifiers slip into block quotes and footnotes. You must trim those before the document joins the court file.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the document into anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool scans the body, footnotes, and block quotes.
- It flags NI numbers, account numbers, birth dates, and children.
- Authorities and statute numbers stay untouched.
- Swap or black out the confirmed identifiers.
- Save the clean argument locally.
What you need to provide
- The filed skeleton (DOCX, PDF, or TXT).
- An operator (Replace keeps the prose readable).
- Optional allow-list for authorities and claim numbers.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | UK_NINO | JT 60 12 24 A → [NINO] |
| Names | PERSON | Appellant Reyes → [PARTY] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | born 1990 → [DOB] |
| Financial | UK_BANK_NUMBER | acct 7782 → [ACCOUNT] |
| Minor | PERSON | J.R., a minor → [MINOR] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | reyes@example.com → [EMAIL] |
Compliance achieved
- Meets CPR 5.4C & DPA 2018 for identifiers quoted in the skeleton.
- Keeps citations of authority and statute references whole for the court.
- Fully offline, so privilege and work-product survive intact.
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Limitations & cautions
Block quotes from the evidence carry the most identifiers. The tool flags named items, yet a unique fact in a quoted passage can still point to a person. Read the quotes before you file.
Frequently asked questions
Are footnotes scanned along with the main text?
Yes. The tool reads the body, footnotes, and block quotes together, so an identifier buried in a note is flagged like any other.
Will my citations of authority survive the pass?
Yes. Use the allow-list to protect neutral citations and claim numbers. Only the personal identifiers are marked for removal.
Is the document ever sent anywhere?
No. The desktop app works on your machine with no cloud step, so the argument stays privileged.