Civil Procedure Act 1997

9Interpretation

(1)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.

(2)In this Act—

  • “enactment” includes an enactment contained in subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978), and

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