Rule 5 Insertion of new rule 6A

After rule 6 insert—

“Documents accompanying deposit of funds in court by electronic means

6A.

(1)

A fund may be deposited by electronic means where the Accountant General has so directed.

(2)

Where a fund is to be deposited by electronic means, the Accountant General shall only accept the deposit if it is accompanied by the documents in electronic form specified in paragraph (3).

(3)

The documents are—

(a)

where the general rule in rule 6 applies—

(i)

an electronic authenticated deposit schedule from the court; or

(ii)

(aa)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(bb)

an electronic sealed copy of the order authorising the deposit;

(b)

where rule 6(3) applies—

(i)

an electronic request to deposit;

(ii)

an electronic sealed copy of the claim form; and

(iii)

an electronic copy of the defence;

(c)

where rule 6(4) applies, an electronic copy of a request sealed by a court;

(d)

where rule 6(5) applies—

(i)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(ii)

an electronic sealed copy of the order authorising the deposit;

(e)

where rule 6(6) applies, either—

(i)

(aa)

an electronic sealed copy of a deposit schedule; and

(bb)

an electronic copy of the witness statement or affidavit filed in accordance with CPR rule 37.4; or

(ii)

(aa)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(bb)

an electronic sealed copy of the order authorising the deposit;

(f)

where rule 6(7) applies—

(i)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(ii)

an electronic copy of the document authorising the deposit;

(g)

where rule 6(8) applies—

(i)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(ii)

an electronic sealed copy of the order appointing the deputy;

(h)

where rule 6(9) applies—

(i)

an electronic request to deposit; and

(ii)

an electronic sealed copy of the order authorising the deposit of that currency.”.