# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.8: Application to vary or discharge an order

Extent: E+W

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.8/enacted
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