# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 4.7: General power of the court to rectify matters where there has been an error of procedure


Where there has been an error of procedure such as a failure to comply with a rule or practice direction—
(a) the error does not invalidate any step taken in the proceedings unless the court so orders; and
(b) the court may make an order to remedy the error.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/4.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-4.7
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