PART 51 – TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND PILOT SCHEMES

51.1

Omitted

51.2

Practice directions may modify or disapply any provision of these rules –

(a) for specified periods; and

(b) in relation to proceedings in specified courts,

during the operation of pilot schemes for assessing the use of new practices and procedures in connection with proceedings.

Temporary modifications for coronavirus or other emergency

51.3

Practice directions may modify or disapply any provision of these rules—

(a) for specified periods; and

(b) in relation to proceedings in specified courts,

in order to address issues for the work of the courts arising from the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak or any other public emergency.