Document background
A Preservation Demand Letter is a critical pre-litigation tool in England and Wales, serving to formally notify parties of their obligation to preserve potentially relevant evidence. This document is typically used when there is a reasonable anticipation of litigation or investigation, and the demanding party needs to ensure that important evidence is not destroyed, altered, or lost. The letter details specific categories of materials to be preserved, preservation methods, and relevant timeframes. It also establishes a clear record of when the preservation obligation was triggered and what materials were requested to be preserved. Under English law, this document can later be used to demonstrate that a party was put on notice regarding their duty to preserve evidence.
