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Explanatory note

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These Rules introduce a new Part 36 and Part 37.

In addition the following amendments are made—

  • to rules 3.1, 27.2, 27.14, 44.3, 44.12, 45.3, 47.7 and 52.12, and a new rule 41.3A consequential upon the changes to Part 36 and Part 37.

  • to rule 14.1, and a new rule 14.1A making provision for admissions made before proceedings are commenced.

  • a new Section VI in Part 65, for applications for drinking banning orders under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.

The opportunity has also been taken to revoke a number of RSC and CCR Rules contained in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 to the Civil Procedure Rules.

The amendments will come into force on 6th April 2007.