# The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
SENIOR COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
FAMILY COURT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 25th June 2026
Laid before Parliament 29th June 2026
Coming into force 20th July 2026
The Family Procedure Rule Committee makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 75 and 76(8) of the Courts Act 2003, having fulfilled the requirements of section 79(1) of that Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/699/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-amendment-rules-2026/introduction
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