Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 and come into force at the same time as those Rules. The Rules correct errors in the 1998 Rules and make certain changes to those Rules. The main changes are–

The Rules also insert provisions formerly contained in Order 94 r. 16 (proceedings under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (c. 40)) and Order 116 (The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25)) of the Rules of the Supreme Court 1965 and Order 48D (Enforcement of Fixed Penalties) of the County Court Rules 1984.