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CPR 81 post-October 2020: procedural routes for County Courts Act 1984 quasi-contempts and statutory High Court certifications (England and Wales)

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Practice notes

This PrACTice Note examines contempt proceedings under CPR 81 (often termed ‘Committal proceedings’) in the context of County Courts Act offences and High Court certifications. It does not attempt to tackle the specific quirks of the numerous committal-type steps available where a defendant breaches the County Courts Act or a High Court certification. It should be read alongside the following Practice Notes, which provide a general overview:

Civil contempt proceedings—nature and legal framework
Civil contempt proceedings—sentencing and costs

County Courts Act 1984 (quasi-contempts)

The County Courts Act 1984 (CCA 1984) contains several distinct, though similarly focused, offences. Until 1 October 2020, these were addressed within CPR 81. Following amendments effective from that date, they no longer fall within CPR 81. When faced with CCA 1984 offences, practitioners should consult the relevant statutory provisions, which include:

assaulting a court officer (CCA 1984, s 14)
rescuing or attempting to rescue goods seized

Practitioners should review the individual sections of the various acts when dealing with such matters...

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