Rule 47.8 Application to vary or discharge an orderI1

England and Wales

(1)

This rule applies where one of the following wants the court to vary or discharge an order to which a rule in this Section refers—

(a)

an applicant;

(b)

a respondent; or

(c)

a person affected by the order.

(2)

That applicant, respondent or person affected must—

(a)

apply in writing as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the grounds for doing so;

(b)

serve the application on—

(i)

the court officer, and

(ii)

the respondent, applicant, or any person known to be affected, as applicable;

(c)

explain why it is appropriate for the order to be varied or discharged;

(d)

propose the terms of any variation; and

(e)

ask for a hearing, if one is wanted, and explain why it is needed.

Annotations

F1: Words in Pt. 47 Table of Contents omitted (6.4.2026) by virtue of The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026 (S.I. 2026/47), rules 3, 10(c)(i)