PART 14ADMISSIONS
F1Admissions made under the RTA Protocol F2or the EL/PL Protocol14.1B
1
This rule applies to a pre-action admission made in a case to which the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents (“the RTA Protocol”) F3or the Pre-action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury (Employers’ Liability and Public Liability) Claims (‘the EL/PL Protocol’) applies.
2
The defendant may, by giving notice in writing withdraw an admission of causation—
a
before commencement of proceedings—
i
during the initial consideration period (or any extension to that period) as defined in the F4relevant Protocol; or
ii
at any time if the person to whom the admission was made agrees; or
b
after commencement of proceedings—
i
if all the parties to the proceedings consent; or
ii
with the permission of the court.
3
The defendant may, by giving notice in writing withdraw any other pre-action admission after commencement of proceedings—
a
if all the parties to the proceedings consent; or
b
with the permission of the court.
4
An application under rule 14.1B(2)(b)(ii) or (3)(b) to withdraw a pre-action admission must be made in accordance with Part 23.