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Senior Courts Act 2016

Rules of court and miscellaneous provisions - Rules of practice and procedure

145: Purpose of rules of practice and procedure

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"Rules to help courts make fair decisions quickly and affordably"

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The purpose of rules of practice and procedure is to help the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court deal with cases in a fair, fast, and cost-effective way. You can think of it like a set of guidelines to make sure justice is served. The rules are also there to help with the overall administration of justice, which means making sure the court system runs smoothly.

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Part 6Rules of court and miscellaneous provisions
Rules of practice and procedure

145Purpose of rules of practice and procedure

  1. The purpose of rules of practice and procedure is to facilitate—

  2. the just, speedy, and inexpensive dispatch of the business of the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court; and
    1. the administration of justice.

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