Article 88 Rules of procedureI1

England and Wales

(1)

Subject to any rules made under paragraph (2), the 1960 Rules have effect in relation to a Senedd election petition, subject to any modifications set out in Schedule 9, as if those rules were made in exercise of the power conferred by paragraph (2).

(2)

The authority^f1 having the power to make rules for the senior courts of England and Wales may make rules for the purposes of this Part and Part 3 of this Order.

(3)

The power to make rules is exercisable by statutory instrument, and for the purpose of section 1 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 is to be treated as if contained in an Act of Parliament.

(4)

A statutory instrument made under this article is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 88 in force at 18.7.2025, see art. 1(2)

Footnotes

f1: At the time this Order was made, the relevant “authority” is the Civil Procedure Rule Committee as set up under section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12).