# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 3.37: Application to vary or rescind a live link direction

Extent: E+W

(1) A party who wants the court to vary or rescind a live link direction must—
(a) apply in writing, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the grounds for doing so; and
(b) serve the application on—
(i) the court officer, and
(ii) each other party.
(2) The applicant must—
(a) explain what material circumstances have changed since the direction was given;
(b) explain why it is in the interests of justice to vary or rescind the direction; and
(c) ask for a hearing, if the applicant wants one, and explain why it is needed.
[Note. See section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/3.37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-3.37
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