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Explanatory note

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(This Note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996 to: –

  • amend the definition of Master so that in relation to proceedings in the High Court it means Master (High Court) rather than Master (Probate and Matrimonial); and

  • enable the court to hold a directions appointment by telephone or by using any other method of direct oral communication.