# The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2000, Article 16: Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules 1998


After rule 31.22, insert—
“False, disclosure statements
31.23 (1) Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person if he makes, or causes to be made, a false disclosure statement, without an honest belief in its truth.
(2) Proceedings under this rule may be brought only—
(a) by the Attorney General; or
(b) with the permission of the court.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/221/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-amendment-rules-2000/article-16
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