[F1Directions for hearing of contempt proceedingsE+W
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37.7.—(1) The court shall give such directions as it thinks fit for the hearing and determination of contempt proceedings, including directions for the attendance of witnesses and oral evidence, as it considers appropriate.
(2) The court may issue a bench warrant to secure the attendance of the defendant at a directions hearing or at the substantive hearing.
(3) The court may not give any direction compelling the defendant to give evidence either orally or in writing.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 37 substituted (1.10.2020) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/758), rule 1(1), Sch.