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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the County Court Rules 1981 so as to—

(a)

provide that certain additional information be given when making a payment into court to which the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 applies (rule 2);

(b)

make minor amendments (rules 3, 4 and 5);

(c)

provide the procedure for the enforcement of fixed penalties under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) Regulations 1997 (rules 6 and 7), and

(d)

provide a procedure for a plaintiff who wishes to apply for a warrant for the arrest of a defendant under section 3(3) of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (rule 8).