Article 12 Amendment of Part 51

Omit rule 51.1.

After rule 51.2 insert—

“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.”.