Family Procedure Rules

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The Family Procedure Rules (previously Family Proceedings Rules), often appreviated to FPR, govern the procedures used in family courts in England and Wales. The Family Proceedings Rules were introduced by Statutory Instrument in 1991 which gave rules for proceedings in the Supreme Court and County Courts, whilst a separate code was introduced for use in the Magistrates' Courts. The Family Procedure Rules when finalised will be a unified code for all family courts.

Part 7 (Paragraph 75) of the Courts Act 2003 [1] states that "Family Procedure Rules are to be made by a committee known as the Family Procedure Rule Committee", and specifies who should be on that committee. The Courts Act also states, "Family Procedure Rules may modify the rules of evidence as they apply to family proceedings in any court within the scope of the rules".

The rules relating to Children Act 1989 proceedings are given in Part 4 of the Rules.

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• The Family Proceedings Rules 1991 (Proceedings in the Supreme Court and County Courts)
• The Family Proceedings Courts (Matrimonial Proceedings etc.) Rules 1991 (Proceedings in Magistrates' Courts)
• Family Procedure Rules Committee