(This note is not part of these Rules)
These Rules amend the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 by inserting a new Section into Part 79 concerning appeals against designations under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc Act 2010 which modifies the application of Part 52 to such appeals.
The Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc Act 2010 provides for the Treasury to impose financial restrictions by way of ‘designation’, on, and in relation to, certain persons believed or suspected to be, or to have been involved in terrorist activities. Section 26 of the Act provides that challenges to decisions relating to both interim and final designations will be heard by way of appeal to the High Court. Other decisions taken by the Treasury under the Act may be reviewed by the High Court applying the principles applicable to judicial review. The amendments to Part 79 of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 by these Rules set out the procedure for appeals before the High Court and for any appeal to the Court of Appeal.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.