The Civil Procedure Rules came into force on
26 April 1999
 
[This page was last updated on 12 March 2001]

 

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CURRENT VERSIONS

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ZIP FORMAT

The following (including the latest set of additions and amendments) are available in Zip format:

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  • Protocols
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FORMS & COURT GUIDES

Court Guides - Further information about the operation of the new rules and practice directions in the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division, the Queen's Bench and the Mercantile Courts are contained in guides, printed copies of which are available from the respective courts. They are also available on the Court Service website:

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

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PAPER & CD-ROM COPIES

Paper copies (ISBN 011 3801173) and CD-ROM versions (ISBN 011 7819727) of the Rules, including the monthly updating service, may be ordered through The Stationery Office, tel: 0870-600 5522.

COMMENTARIES

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