The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

Money paid into court under a court order—general

37.1—(1) When a party makes a payment into court under a court order, the court will give notice of the payment to every other party.

(2) Money paid into court under a court order may not be paid out without the court’s permission except where—

(a) the defendant treats the money as a Part 36 payment under rule 37.2; and

(b) the claimant accepts the Part 36 payment without needing the permission of the court.

(Rule 36.11 sets out when the claimant can accept a Part 36 payment without needing the permission of the court)