The Family Procedure Rules 2010 No. 2955 (L. 17)

PART 4 GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT POWERS

General power of the court to rectify matters where there has been an error of procedure

4.7.  Where there has been an error of procedure such as a failure to comply with a rule or practice direction—

(a) the error does not invalidate any step taken in the proceedings unless the court so orders; and

(b) the court may make an order to remedy the error.