# The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005, Note: Explanatory note


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2005/144/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-amendment-rules-northern-ireland-2005/note
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