# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 3.6: Application to vary a direction

Extent: E+W

(1) A party may apply to vary a direction if―
(a) the court gave it without a hearing;
(b) the court gave it at a hearing in that party’s absence; or
(c) circumstances have changed.
(2) A party who applies to vary a direction must―
(a) apply as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the grounds for doing so; and
(b) give as much notice to the other parties as the nature and urgency of the application permits.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/3.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-3.6
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