7.—(1) In rule 6.7, in the words in parentheses at the end of the rule—
(a)for “7C” substitute “7B”; and
(b)for “7E” substitute “7C”.
(2) In rule 6.8, in the first set of words in parentheses at the end of the rule—
(a)for “7C” substitute “7B”; and
(b)for “7E” substitute “7C”.
(3) In rule 6.23—
(a)in paragraph (1)—
(i)for “A party” substitute “Unless the court orders otherwise, a party”; and
(ii)in the second sentence, omit the words “unless the court orders otherwise”;
(b)in paragraph (2)—
(i)for “or practice direction” substitute “, practice direction or order”; and
(ii)in the words in parentheses after sub-paragraph (c)—
(aa)for “7C” substitute “7B”; and
(bb)for “7E” substitute “7C”; and
(c)in paragraph (3), after “sub-paragraphs (2)(a) or (c) applies,” insert “unless the court orders otherwise”.
(4) In rule 6.33(2B)—
(a)at the end of sub-paragraph (a), omit “or”; and
(b)for the full stop at the end of sub-paragraph (b) substitute—
“; or
(c)the claim is in respect of a contract falling within sub-paragraph (b).”.
(5) In rule 6.37(5)(b), for “may—” to the end substitute “may give directions about the method of service”.
(6) For rule 6.38 substitute—
6.38. Any application notice issued or order made in any proceedings, or other document which is required to be served in the proceedings, may be served on a defendant out of the jurisdiction without permission where—
(a)the claim form has been served on the defendant out of the jurisdiction with permission; or
(b)permission is or was not required to serve the claim form (whether within or out of the jurisdiction).”.