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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules make provision for the form, procedure for presentation, service and return of the petition to be used in connection with an application to court in England and Wales under section 994 or 995 of the Companies Act 2006 (c.46) (application for order on grounds of unfair prejudice). They revoke the Companies (Unfair Prejudice Applications) Proceedings Rules 1986 (S.I. 1986/2000), subject to a transitional provision for petitions commenced before 1st October 2009.

The form of petition is set out in the Schedule.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.