Article 14 Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

For rule 8.1(3) substitute—

“(3)

On any appeal to which paragraph (2) applies—

(a)

the appeal shall be limited to a review of the decision or order of the district judge unless the judge considers that in the circumstances of the case it would be in the interests of justice to hold a rehearing;

(b)

oral evidence or evidence which was not before the district judge may be admitted if in all circumstances of the case it would be in the interests of justice to do so, irrespective of whether the appeal be by way of review or rehearing.”.