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Part 3 · Quasi-Criminal Proceedings

22C. Supplementary provisions for section 160A(4) applications (P. 3, r. 22C)

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2024.

(1)

This Rule applies to an application under section 160A(4).

(2)

Unless the Court otherwise directs, the Notice of Application must be served —

(a)

if the application concerns a girl below 21 years of age — on her parent or guardian;

(b)

if the application concerns a woman or girl who lacks the mental capacity to consent — on her donee or deputy; or

(c)

in any other case — on the woman or girl.

(3)

Where a person served with a Notice of Application under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) objects to the application to which the Notice of Application relates, the person may file and serve on the applicant a Notice of Objection in Form 27‑A within 7 days after the date of service of the Notice of Application.

(4)

A Notice of Objection mentioned in paragraph (3) must be served on the applicant in accordance with Rule 9(2).

Subregulation 1

This Rule applies to an application under section 160A(4).

Subregulation 2

Unless the Court otherwise directs, the Notice of Application must be served —

(a)

if the application concerns a girl below 21 years of age — on her parent or guardian;

(b)

if the application concerns a woman or girl who lacks the mental capacity to consent — on her donee or deputy; or

(c)

in any other case — on the woman or girl.

Subregulation 3

Where a person served with a Notice of Application under paragraph (2)(a) or (b) objects to the application to which the Notice of Application relates, the person may file and serve on the applicant a Notice of Objection in Form 27‑A within 7 days after the date of service of the Notice of Application.

Subregulation 4

A Notice of Objection mentioned in paragraph (3) must be served on the applicant in accordance with Rule 9(2).

Report

Part 3A

Enforcement of Child Access Order Under Section 5A of Guardianship of Infants Act 1934 or Section 126B of Women’S Charter 1961

Part 4

Amicable Resolution of Cases

Part 5

Commencement of Proceedings

Part 6

Parties to Proceedings

Part 7

Service of Documents

Part 8

Judge-Led Approach in Resolving Family Disputes

Part 9

Disclosure

Part 10

Expert Evidence

Part 11

Reports Under Mental Capacity Act 2008

Part 12

Relevant Professionals and Child Reports

Part 13

Parenting Coordination Programme

Part 14

Injunctions and Other Interim Relief Before Hearing

Part 15

Court Hearings and Evidence

Part 16

Withdrawal and Discontinuance

Part 17

Payment Into and Out of Court

Part 18

Judgments and Orders

Part 19

Appeals

Part 20

Appeals from Tribunals to Family Division and Case Stated

Part 21

Transfer of Proceedings

Part 22

Costs

Part 23

Enforcement of Judgments and Orders

Part 24

Contempt of Court

Part 25

Court Fees

Part 26

Registry and Administration

Part 27

Lodgment in Court, Money in Registry and Payment to Bailiff

Part 28

Electronic Filing Services

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