The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2025
These Rules amend Part 77 (provisions in support of criminal justice) of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (S.I. 1998/3132) by inserting a new Section – Section 3 – setting out the procedure to be followed where, under section 32ZAA of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c. 43) or section 256AZBA of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), the Secretary of State directs the Parole Board to refer its direction to release a prisoner to the High Court. The new Section also sets out the procedure for applying for non-disclosure of information which would adversely affect the prevention of disorder or crime, or the health or welfare of the defendant or any other person.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
24 Nov 2025
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In force
31 Dec 2025
Enabling power
The Civil Procedure Rule Committee, having power under section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997to make rules under section 1 of and Schedule 1 to that Act and section 67B(1) of the Courts Act 2003, and after fulfilling the requirements of section 2(6) of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 and section 67C of the Courts Act 2003, makes the following Rules.
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