4.  Section 16 of the Civil Evidence Act 1995(1) is amended as follows:–

(a) for subsection (3), substitute–

“(3) Subject to subsection (3A), the provisions of this Act shall not apply in relation to proceedings begun before commencement.”.

(b) After subsection (3), insert–

“(3A) Transitional provisions for the application of the provisions of this Act to proceedings begun before commencement may be made by rules of court or practice directions.”.

(1)

1995 c. 38.