The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

[F1 False, disclosure statements E+W

31.23— (1) Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person if he makes, or causes to be made, a false disclosure statement, without an honest belief in its truth.

[F2 (Section 6 of Part 81 contains provisions in relation to committal for making a false disclosure statement.)]

F3 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F1 Rule 31.23 inserted (2.5.2000) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000 (S.I. 2000/221), rules 1(b), 16

F2 Words in rule 31.23 inserted (1.10.2012) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/2208), rules 1, 5(a) (with rule 20)

F3 Rule 31.23(2) omitted (1.10.2012) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/2208), rules 1, 5(b) (with rule 20)