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Review Request APIPOSTBlock a matter reference

Block a matter reference

POST/api/v2/review-requests/{matterReference}/block

Blocks a matter reference for your firm. Any later attempt to create a review request with that reference is rejected.

Use it for matters that should never receive a review request. You can block a reference before any review request exists for it.

Blocking only stops new review requests. It does not stop one that already exists for this reference. To stop reminders on an existing request, cancel it.

Path parameters

ParamTypeRequiredDescription
matterReferencestringRequiredThe matter reference to block.

Request

POST /api/v2/review-requests/{matterReference}/block
curl --location --request POST 'https://www.reviewsolicitors.co.uk/api/v2/review-requests/{matterReference}/block' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer {access_token}'

Response

Always returns 200. The message tells you whether the reference was already blocked.

200 OK
{ "message": "review request blocked" }
MessageMeaning
review request blockedThe reference is now blocked.
review request already blockedThe reference was already blocked. Nothing changed.

To lift the block, see Unblock a matter reference.

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