Section 9: Interpretation.

Civil Procedure Act 1997 · 1997 c. 12View on legislation.gov.uk

A court the practice and procedure of which is governed by Civil Procedure Rules is referred to in this Act as being "within the scope" of the rules; and references to a court outside the scope of the rules are to be read accordingly.

In this Act—

  • "enactment" includes an enactment contained in subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978), and

  • "practice directions" means directions as to the practice and procedure of any court within the scope of Civil Procedure Rules.

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