# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 28.5: Fixing or confirming the trial date and giving directions


(1) As soon as practicable after the date specified for filing a completed pre-trial check list the court shall—
(a) fix the date for the trial, unless it has already done so;
(b) give any directions for the trial, including a trial timetable, which it considers appropriate; and
(c) specify any further steps that need to be taken before trial.
(2) The court shall give the parties at least 3 weeks’ notice of the date of the trial unless, in exceptional circumstances, the court directs that shorter notice be given.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/28.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-28.5
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