Article 12 Citation, commencement and transitional

in paragraph (2), for the words “that party consents to shorter notice” substitute the words “he considers a different period is appropriate;”

after paragraph (2), insert—

“(3)

At any stage of any proceedings before the registrar, he may direct that the party or parties to the proceedings attend a case management conference at which he may give such directions as he may think fit with regard to the management of the proceedings. The registrar shall give the party or parties at least fourteen days notice of the date of the case management conference.

(4)

Before hearing any party or parties that desire to be heard, the registrar may direct that the party or parties to any proceedings attend a pre-hearing review at which he may give such directions as to the management of the hearing as he may think fit. The registrar shall give the party or parties at least fourteen days notice of the date of the pre-hearing review.”.