Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/39/part/7
Timestamp: 2019-10-24 03:52:12
Document Index: 784859022

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 7', 'art 7', 'art. 15', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 7', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 7', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 4', 'art. 7', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 7', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2']

Courts Act 2003, Part 7 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 24 October 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Part 7 E+WProcedure rules and practice directions
C1Pt. 7 modified (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 36(4), 94(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 15(1)(f)
Criminal Procedure Rules and practice directionsE+W
68Meaning of “criminal court”E+W
[F1(c)the High Court in relation to its jurisdiction under the Extradition Act 2003.]
F1S. 68(c) inserted (6.10.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 174(1), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2454, art. 4
69Criminal Procedure RulesE+W
(4)Any power to make F2. . . Criminal Procedure Rules is to be exercised with a view to securing that—
F2Words in s. 69(4) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 146, Sch. 4 para. 332(2), Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa), 30(b)
I1S. 69 wholly in force at 1.9.2004, see s. 110(1)(2) and S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to art. 3)
70Criminal Procedure Rule CommitteeE+W
[F3(b)the persons currently appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).]
[F4(1A)The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (a) to (e) of subsection (2).
(1B)The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (f) to (k) of subsection (2).]
(2)[F5The persons to be appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B) are]—
(a)a person nominated by the [F6Lord Chancellor],
(h)two persons who have a [F7Senior Courts] qualification and who have particular experience of practice in criminal courts,
(i)have been [F8authorised by a relevant approved regulator] to conduct litigation in relation to all proceedings in the [F7Senior Courts], and
(j)one person who appears to represent [F9the National Police Chiefs' Council], and
[F10(2A)In subsection (2)(i)(i) “relevant approved regulator” is to be construed in accordance with section 20(3) of the Legal Services Act 2007.]
[F11(3)Before appointing a person in accordance with subsection (1A), [F12other than a person falling within subsection (2)(a),] the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.
(3A)Before appointing a person in accordance with subsection (1B), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.]
[F13(5A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
F3S. 70(1)(b) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 333(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F4S. 70(1A)(1B) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 333(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F5Words in s. 70(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 333(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F6Words in s. 70(2)(a) substituted (22.8.2007) by The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), art. 8, {Sch. para. 8(2)(a)}
F7Words in s. 70 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 4; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2
F8Words in s. 70(2)(i)(i) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 143(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
F9Words in s. 70(2)(j) substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 14 paras. 6, 7(f); S.I. 2017/399, Sch. para. 41
F10S. 70(2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007, ss. 208, 211(2), {Sch. 21 para. 143(b)} (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
F11S. 70(3)(3A) substituted (3.4.2006) for s. 70(3) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 333(5); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F12Words in s. 70(3) inserted (28.8.2007) by The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), art. 8, {Sch. para. 8(2)(b)}
F13S. 70(5A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 333(6); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
C2S. 70(2)(a): functions transferred (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007/2128, {art. 4(1)(b)} (with art. 7)
71Power to change certain requirements relating to CommitteeE+W
[F14(a)amend section 70(2) or (3A), and]
[F15(2)The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.
(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
F14S. 71(1)(a) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 334(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F15S. 71(2)(3) substituted (3.4.2006) for s. 71(2) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 334(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
72Process for making Criminal Procedure RulesE+W
[F16(3)The Lord Chancellor may F17. . . allow or disallow rules so made.
(5)Rules so made [F18and allowed] by the Lord Chancellor—
(6)F19. . . a statutory instrument containing Criminal Procedure Rules is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(7)F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F16S. 72(3)(4) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 335(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F17Words in s. 72(3) omitted (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), art. 8, {Sch. para. 8(3)}
F18Words in s. 72(5) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 335(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F19Words in s. 72(6) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 146, Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 30(b)
F20S. 72(7) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 146, Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 30(b)
C3S. 72(3): functions transferred (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), {art. 4(1)(b)} (with art. 7)
I2S. 72 wholly in force at 1.9.2004, see s. 110(1)(2) and S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2(b)(ii) (subject to art. 3)
[F2172ARules to be made if required by Lord ChancellorE+W
(1)This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Criminal Procedure Rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.
F21S. 72A inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 336; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F22s. 72A(4) omitted (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007/2828, art. 8, {Sch. para. 8(4)}
C4S. 72A(4): functions transferred (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), {art. 4(1)(b)} (with art. 7)
73Power to amend legislation in connection with the rulesE+W
F231The Lord Chancellor may, F24. . . [F25F24. . . after consulting the Lord Chief Justice] , by order amend, repeal or revoke any enactment to the extent that he considers necessary or desirable—
[F26(2)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
F23S. 73 renumbered as s. 73(1) (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 337(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F24Words in s. 73(1) omitted (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), art. 8, {Sch. para. 8(5)}
F25Words in s. 73(1) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 337(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F26S. 73(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 337(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
C5S. 73(1): functions transferred (22.8.2007) by virtue of The Secretary of State for Justice Order (S.I. 2007/2128), {art. 4(1)(b)} (with art. 7)
I3S. 73 wholly in force at 1.9.2004, see s. 110(1)(2) and S.I. 2004/2066, art. 2(b)(iii) (subject to art. 3)
74Practice directions as to practice and procedure of the criminal courtsE+W
(1)[F27Directions may be given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005] as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts.
(2)Directions as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts [F28 given otherwise than under subsection (1) may not be given without the approval of—
(b)the Lord Chief Justice.]
(a)to vary or revoke directions as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts (or any of them), whether given [F29under subsection (1) or otherwise] ,
[F30(4)Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—
(5)Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be given only—
F27Words in s. 74(1) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 8(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F28Words in s. 74(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 8(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F29Words in s. 74(3)(a) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 8(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F30S. 74(4)(5) substituted (3.4.2006) for s. 74(4) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 8(5); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
Family Procedure Rules and practice directionsE+W
75Family Procedure RulesE+W
(1)There are to be rules of court (to be called “Family Procedure Rules”) governing the practice and procedure to be followed in family proceedingsF31...
F31(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F32(3)Family proceedings” means—
(a)proceedings in the family court, and
(a)proceedings in the Family Division of the High Court which are business assigned, by or under section 61 of (and Schedule 1 to) the Senior Courts Act 1981, to that Division of the High Court and no other.]
(4)The power to make Family Procedure Rules includes power to make different provision for [F33different cases or] different areas, including different provision—
(5)Any power to make F34. . . Family Procedure Rules is to be exercised with a view to securing that—
F31Words in s. 75(1) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 91(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F32S. 75(3) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 91(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F33Words in s. 75(4) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 91(4); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F34Words in s. 75(5) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 146, Sch. 4 para. 338, Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 paras. 11(aa), 30(b)
I4S. 75 partly in force; s. 75 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); s. 75 in force for certain purposes at 7.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2744, art. 2(2)(a) (with arts. 2(1), 3)
I5S. 75 in force at 12.12.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/2921, art. 2(a)
76Further provision about scope of Family Procedure RulesE+W
(1)Family Procedure Rules may not be made in respect of matters which may be dealt with in probate rules made F35. . . under section 127 of the 1981 Act.
[F36(aa)provide, subject to any provision that may be made in rules under section 31O(1) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, for any functions of a court in family proceedings to be carried out by officers or other staff of the court.]
[F38(2A)Family Procedure Rules may, for the purposes of the law relating to contempt of court, authorise the publication in such circumstances as may be specified of information relating to family proceedings held in private.]
(3)Family Procedure Rules may modify the rules of evidence as they apply to family proceedingsF39....
F35Words in s. 76 omitted (3.4.2006) by virtue of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 12, Sch. 1 para. 29; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F36S. 76(2)(aa) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 92(2)(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F37S. 76(2)(b) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 92(2)(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F38S. 76(2A) inserted (12.4.2005) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31), s. 62(7); S.I. 2005/847, art. 2
F39Words in s. 76(3) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 92(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
I6S. 76 partly in force; s. 76 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); s. 76 in force for certain purposes at 7.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2744, art. 2(2)(b) (with arts. 2(1), 3)
I7S. 76 in force at 12.12.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/2921, art. 2(b)
77Family Procedure Rule CommitteeE+W
[F40(b)the persons currently appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).]
[F41(1A)The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (a) to (f) of subsection (2).
(1B)The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (g) to (o) of subsection (2).]
(2)[F42The persons to be appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B) are]—
(a)two judges of the [F43Senior Courts], at least one of whom must be a puisne judge attached to the Family Division,
[F44(ba)one judge of the family court who sits exclusively or primarily in Wales,]
[F45(c)one person who is either a district judge of the principal registry of the Family Division or a district judge appointed under section 6 of the County Courts Act 1984,]
(i)a [F43Senior Courts] qualification, and
(ii)particular experience of family practice in [F47the family court],
(i)has been [F48authorised by a relevant approved regulator] to conduct litigation in relation to all proceedings in the [F43Senior Courts], and
F49(l). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(i)has been so [F50authorised], and
(ii)has particular experience of family practice in [F51the family court],
(n)one person nominated by CAFCASS, F52...
[F53(na)one person nominated by the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of Welsh family proceedings officers (within the meaning given by section 35(4) of the Children Act 2004), and]
(3)Before appointing a person [F54in accordance with subsection (1A), the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor and] the President of the Family Division.
(4)F55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)Before appointing a person [F56in accordance with subsection (1B), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice and, if the person falls within any of paragraphs (h) to (m) of subsection (2), must also consult] any body which—
[F57(b)is a relevant approved regulator in relation to the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation (or both).]
[F58(7)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
[F59(8)In this section “relevant approved regulator” is to be construed in accordance with section 20(3) of the Legal Services Act 2007.]
F40S. 77(1)(b) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F41S. 77(1A)(1B) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F42Words in s. 77(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F43Words in s. 77 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 4; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2
F44S. 77(2)(ba) inserted (27.3.2017) by The Courts Act 2003 (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/198), arts. 1, 2(a)
F45S. 77(2)(c) substituted (27.3.2017) by The Courts Act 2003 (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/198), arts. 1, 2(b)
F46S. 77(2)(i) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 93(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F47Words in s. 77(2)(j) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 93(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F48Words in s. 77(2)(k) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 144(2)(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
F49S. 77(2)(l) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 93(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F50Words in s. 77(2)(l)(m) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 144(2)(b)(c) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
F51Words in s. 77(2)(m) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 93(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F52Word in s. 77(2)(n) omitted (27.3.2017) by virtue of The Courts Act 2003 (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/198), arts. 1, 2(c)
F53S. 77(2)(na) inserted (27.3.2017) by The Courts Act 2003 (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/198), arts. 1, 2(d)
F54S. 77(3) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(5); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F55S. 77(4) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15, 146, Sch. 4 para. 339(6), Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 paras. 11(aa), 30(b)
F56Words in s. 77(5) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(7); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F57S. 77(5)(b) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 144(3) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
F58S. 77(7) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 339(8); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F59S. 77(8) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 144(4) (with ss. 19, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h) (with art. 9)
78Power to change certain requirements relating to CommitteeE+W
(a)amend section 77(2) (persons to be appointed to Committee by Lord Chancellor [F60or Lord Chief Justice]), and
[F61(1A)The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.]
[F62(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
F60Words in s. 78(1)(a) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 340(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F61S. 78(1A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 340(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F62Words in s. 78(3) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 340(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
[F63(3)The Lord Chancellor may allow or disallow rules so made.
(5)Rules so made, [F64and allowed] by the Lord Chancellor—
(6)F65. . . a statutory instrument containing Family Procedure Rules is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(7)F66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F63S. 79(3)(4) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 341(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F64Words in s. 79(5) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 341(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F65Words in s. 79(6) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 146, Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 30(b)
F66S. 79(7) repealed (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 146, Sch. 18 Pt. 2; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 30(b)
I8S. 79 partly in force; s. 79 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); s. 79 in force for certain purposes at 7.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2744, art. 2(2)(c) (with arts. 2(1), 3)
I9S. 79 in force at 12.12.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/2921, art. 2(c)
[F6779ARules to be made if required by Lord ChancellorE+W
(1)This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Family Procedure Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Family Procedure Rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.
(b)made in accordance with section 79.]
F67S. 79A inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 342; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 4 para. 11(aa)
80Power to amend legislation in connection with the rulesE+W
F681The Lord Chancellor may [F69, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,] by order amend, repeal or revoke any enactment to the extent that he considers necessary or desirable—
[F70(2)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.]
F68S. 80 renumbered as s. 80(1) (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 343(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F69Words in s. 80(1)(a) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 343(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F70S. 80(2) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 343(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
I10S. 80 partly in force; s. 80 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 110(1)(2); s. 80 in force for certain purposes at 7.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2744, art. 2(2)(d) (with arts. 2(1), 3)
I11S. 80 in force at 12.12.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/2921, art. 2(d)
81Practice directions relating to family proceedingsE+W
(1)[F71Directions may be given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005] as to the practice and procedure of—
[F72(za)the civil division of the Court of Appeal [F73in proceedings on appeal from the Family Division of the High Court or from the family court],
[F74(zb)the Family Division of the High Court in proceedings which are business assigned, by or under section 61 of (and Schedule 1 to) the Senior Courts Act 1981, to that Division of the High Court and no other, and
(aa)the family court.]
(2)Directions as to the practice and procedure [F75mentioned in subsection (1) which are] [F76given otherwise than under subsection (1) may not be given without the approval of—
[F77(2A)Directions as to the practice and procedure [F78mentioned in subsection (1)] (whether given under subsection (1) or otherwise) may provide for any matter which, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Civil Procedure Act 1997, may be provided for by Civil Procedure Rules.]
(a)to vary or revoke directions as to the practice and procedure [F79mentioned in subsection (1),] whether given [F80under subsection (1) or otherwise],
[F81(4)Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—
[F82(5)In this section—
“Civil Procedure Rules” has the same meaning as in the Civil Procedure Act 1997;]
F83...]
F71Words in s. 81(1) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 9(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F72S. 81(1)(za)(zb) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 344(2); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F73Words in s. 81(1)(za) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(2)(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F74S. 81(1)(zb)(aa) substituted for words in s. 81(1) (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(2)(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F75Words in s. 81(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(3); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F76Words in s. 81(2) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 9(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F77S. 81(2A) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 344(3); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F78Words in s. 81(2A) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(4); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F79Words in s. 81(3)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(5); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F80Words in s. 81(3)(a) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 9(4); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F81S. 81(4)(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 13, Sch. 2 para. 9(5); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 7
F82S. 81(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 344(5); S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(aa)
F83Words in s. 81(5) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 94(6); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Civil Procedure RulesE+W
82Civil Procedure RulesE+W
83Civil Procedure Rule CommitteeE+W
(2)For section 2(2)(a) of the 1997 Act (one judge of the [F84Senior Courts] to be appointed to Committee) substitute—
F84Words in s. 83 substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 59, 148, Sch. 11 para. 4; S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2
84Power to change certain requirements relating to CommitteeE+W
85Process for making Civil Procedure RulesE+W