Rule 3 Form of statements in supportI1I2

Rule 6 is amended by adding after sub-rule (2) the following sub-rules—

“(3)

The maker of a statement in support may in the statement request that the maker’s contact details should not be disclosed to the respondent and shall give reasons for any such request.

(4)

Where a request is made under sub-rule (3), the relevant contact details shall not be disclosed to the respondent and shall be deleted from copies of any documents to be served on the respondent unless the registrar otherwise directs.

(5)

Where the registrar makes a direction under sub-rule (4)—

(a)

the registrar shall forthwith in writing notify the complainant and the maker of the statement of the reasons for making the direction, and

(b)

the statement shall not be used in the proceedings unless within 14 days the complainant informs the registrar that the complainant wishes the statement to be used in support of the complaint notwithstanding the direction made by the registrar under sub-rule (4).”.