PART 28THE FAST TRACK

Fixing or confirming the trial date and giving directions28.6

(1)

As soon as practicable after the date specified for filing a completed F1pre-trial check list the court will—

(a)

fix the date for the trial (or, if it has already done so, confirm that date);

(b)

give any directions for the trial, including a trial timetable, which it considers appropriate; and

(c)

specify any further steps that need to be taken before trial.

(2)

The court will give the parties at least 3 weeks' notice of the date of the trial unless, in exceptional circumstances, the court directs that shorter notice will be given.