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- rule 6.23A inserted by S.I. 2024/1016 rule 3(2)
- rule 12.73A inserted by S.I. 2024/1322 rule 4
- rule 14.14A inserted by S.I. 2024/1322 rule 6
- rule 11.4(7) inserted by S.I. 2024/1016 rule 7(1)(c)
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- rule 6.23A inserted by S.I. 2024/1016 rule 3(2)
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- rule 14.14A inserted by S.I. 2024/1322 rule 6
- rule 11.4(7) inserted by S.I. 2024/1016 rule 7(1)(c)
PART 36E+WTRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND PILOT SCHEMES
Transitional provisionsE+W
36.1. Practice Direction 36A shall make provision for the extent to which these rules shall apply to proceedings started before the day on which they come into force.
Pilot schemesE+W
36.2. Practice directions may modify or disapply any provision of these rules—
(a)for specified periods; and
(b)in relation to proceedings in specified courts,
during the operation of pilot schemes for assessing the use of new practices and procedures in connection with proceedings.
[F1Domestic Abuse Act 2021: provision during pilot commencement of Part 3E+W
36.2A.—(1) Practice directions may make provision for proceedings in relation to Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 during any period when, pursuant to regulations made under section 90(7) to (9) of that Act, any provisions of that Part are in force only for a specified purpose, in relation to a specified area or for a specified period.
(2) The provision made by a practice direction under paragraph (1) may include provision modifying or disapplying any provision of these Rules.]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 36.2A inserted (1.10.2022) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/821), rules 1(3), 6
[F2Temporary modifications for coronavirus or other emergencyE+W
36.3. Practice Directions may modify or disapply any provision of these rules—
(a)for specified periods; and
(b)in relation to proceedings in specified courts,
in order to address issues for the work of the courts arising from the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak or any other public emergency.]
Textual Amendments
F2Rule 36.3 inserted (6.4.2021) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2021 (S.I. 2021/155), rules 1, 4
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