# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 51.3: Temporary modifications for coronavirus or other emergency


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/51.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-51.3
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