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Paragraph 5.3 Form of petition

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(1)

A petition for special leave to appeal shall—

(a)

briefly set out the facts and points of law involved in the appeal;

(b)

conclude with a summary of the reasons why special leave to appeal should be granted; and

(c)

not normally be accompanied by supporting documents except those specified in rule 5.7(1).

(2)

Amendments to existing petitions and supplementary petitions will be allowed only in exceptional circumstances.