PART 28THE FAST TRACK

General provisionsI128.2

1

When it allocates a case to the fast track, the court will give directions for the management of the case and set a timetable for the steps to be taken between the giving of the directions and the trial.

2

When it gives directions, the court will—

a

fix the trial date; or

b

fix a period, not exceeding 3 weeks, within which the trial is to take place.

3

The trial date or trial period will be specified in the notice of allocation.

4

The standard period between the giving of directions and the trial will be not more than 30 weeks.

5

The court’s power to award trial costs is limited in accordance with Part 46.