The Family Procedure Rules 2010

[F1Committal application in relation to a false statement of truthE+W

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37.17.—(1) A committal application in relation a false statement of truth in connection with family proceedings in the High Court may be made only—

(a)with the permission of the court dealing with the proceedings in which the false statement was made; or

(b)by the Attorney General.

(2) A committal application in relation to a false statement of truth in connection with proceedings in the family court may be made only—

(a)with the permission of a single judge of the Family Division; or

(b)by the Attorney General.

(3) Where permission is required under paragraph (1)(a) or (2)(a), rule 37.15 applies.

(Under rule 37.15(6)(b), the court granting permission may direct that the application be listed before a single judge or a Divisional Court.)

(4) The court may direct that the matter be referred to the Attorney General with a request that the Attorney General consider whether to bring proceedings for contempt of court.

(5) Where the committal application is made by the Attorney General, the application may be made to a single judge or a Divisional Court.]

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