# The Rules of the Supreme Court (Amendment) 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 18th November 1996
Laid before Parliament 19th November 1996
Coming into force
As to all provisions except rule 17 16th December 1996
Rule 17 1st March 1997
We, the Supreme Court Rule Committee, having power under section 85 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 to make rules of court under section 84 of that Act for the purpose of regulating and prescribing the practice and procedure to be followed in the Supreme Court, hereby exercise those powers as follows—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2892/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rules-of-the-supreme-court-amendment-1996-uksi-1996-2892/introduction
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