30.8—(1) This rule applies if, in any proceedings in the Queen’s Bench Division [F2(other than proceedings in the Commercial or Admiralty Courts)], a district registry of the High Court or a county court, a party’s statement of case raises an issue relating to the application of—
(a)Article 81 or Article 82 of the Treaty establishing the European Community; or
(b)Chapter I or II of Part I of the Competition Act 1998.
(2) Rules 30.2 and 30.3 do not apply.
(3) The court must transfer the proceedings to the Chancery Division of the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice.
[F3(4) If any such proceedings which have been commenced in the Queen’s Bench Division or a Mercantile Court fall within the scope of rule 58.1(2), any party to those proceedings may apply for the transfer of the proceedings to the Commercial Court, in accordance with rule 58.4(2) and rule 30.5(3). If the application is refused, the proceedings must be transferred to the Chancery Division of the High Court at the Royal Courts of Justice.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 30.8 substituted (1.6.2004) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/1306), rules 1(a), 5
F2Words in rule 30.8(1) inserted (1.10.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/2292), rules 1(c), 35(a)
F3Rule 30.8(4) inserted (1.10.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.3) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/2292), rules 1(c), 35(b)