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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Rules)

These rules amend the Judgment Enforcement Rules (Northern Ireland) 1981 [SR 1981 No. 147] to:

  • make provision for the lodgment of such other documents as may assist in the enforcement of a judgment when applying for enforcement;

  • remove the requirement to have completed an examination of the debtor or an enforcement officer’s report before the Chief Enforcement Officer may make certain orders;

  • amend the procedure for orders for delivery of goods;

  • amend the procedure for orders in respect of Crown debts.

These rules also amend Forms 1 and 2 to provide for the recovery of the application fees for enforcement.