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Contempt applications served out of the jurisdiction: CPR PD 6B gateway 24, CPR 81 and permission—guidance and case law (England and Wales)

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This Practice Note reviews the jurisdictional service gateway, or ground of service, in CPR PD 6B, para 3.1(24) concerning contempt applications. It explains gateway 24 and offers guidance on how the courts are likely to construe it. This Practice Note should be read alongside the service Practice Notes:

  • Cross-border service—jurisdictional gateways (principles)
  • Cross-border service—documents other than the claim form—contempt application to be served outside the UK

For guidance on contempt and committal, see: Contempt and committal—overview

Gateway 24

Gateway 24 (contempt applications) is designed to address the problems faced when serving contempt applications outside England and Wales. Gateway 24 (CPR PD 6B, para 3.1(24)) states: ‘(24) A contempt application is made, whether or not, apart from this paragraph, a claim form or application notice containing such an application can be served out of the jurisdiction.’

Relationship with CPR 81 (contempt)

When invoking gateway 24, it is essential to be familiar with CPR 81 on contempt applications and the steps for making such an application:

  • existing High Court or county court proceedings—a Part 23 application is required regardless...
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