The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2020

Amendment of rule 14.4

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

20.  In rule 14.4 (notice of proceedings to person with foreign parental responsibility)—

(a)in paragraph (2), at the beginning, insert “Subject to paragraph (2A),”;

(b)after paragraph (2) insert—

(2A) Notice shall not be given to a person to whom the applicant believes paragraph (1) applies if the court directs that such notice is not necessary.; and

(c)in paragraph (3), at the beginning, insert “Unless a direction has been made under paragraph (2A),”.