# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 87.1: Scope and interpretation of this Part


This Part contains rules about applications to the court as follows —
(a) Section 2 relates to applications for a writ of habeas corpus for release; and
(b) Section 3 relates to applications for a writ of habeas corpus to give evidence or a writ of habeas corpus to answer a charge.
(The Family Procedure Rules 2010 contain rules about applications for a writ of habeas corpus for release in relation to a minor.)
(2) In Sections 2 and 3—
(a) “judge” means a judge of the High Court; and
(b) “court” means the High Court,
unless otherwise specified.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/87.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-87.1
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