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Family Procedure Rules

FPR PD 5C

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  • King's Bench Guide 2026updated 2026-03-16

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    …ivision. This year’s changes include reference to the new governing Practice Direction 5C for CE File, the inclusion of information about the Pro Bono Trial Ad…

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