The Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2007

Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

21.  In rule 10.21A—

(a) the existing paragraph shall stand as paragraph (1); and

(b) after paragraph (1) insert—

“(2) For the purposes of the law relating to contempt of court, information relating to ancillary relief proceedings held in private may be communicated, subject to any direction of the court, by a party to the proceedings to—

(a) the Secretary of State;

(b) a McKenzie Friend or a lay adviser; or

(c) an appeal tribunal dealing with an appeal made under section 20 of the Child Support Act 1991

for the purposes of making or responding to an appeal under section 20 of the Act of 1991 or the determination of such an appeal.

(3) For the purposes of this rule the definitions of “McKenzie Friend” and “lay adviser” in rule 10.20A apply.”.