NEW RULES COMING INTO FORCE ON THE 1ST OCTOBER 2: PROHIBITION ON RECORDING IN COURT EXTENDED BEYOND “TAPE RECORDERS”

Another amendment introduced by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) Rules 2021 is an addition to the definition section of CPR Part 2 to make it clear that the prohibition on “tape recording” extends to any other device that can be used to record a hearing.

WHAT THE CHANGES DO

• Make it clear that any form of recording in court is covered, and not just tape recordings.
• There is an addition to the definitions section of Part 2 to make this clear.
• Part 27 is amended to make it clear that the prohibition on recordings applies to the small claims track.

THE AMENDMENTS

Amendment of Part 2
3. In rule 2.3(1)—
(a) at the end of the definition of “summary judgment”, for the full stop substitute a semicolon; and
(b) after the definition of “summary judgment” insert—

““tape recorded” includes (as do references to tape recording and tape recorders)
recording by the use or means of any other instrument or device.”

Amendment of Part 27

7. In rule 27.2(1)(h), for “and rule 39.8 (communications with the court)” substitute “, rule 39.8
(communications with the court) and rule 39.9 (recording and transcription of proceedings)”