3.  In rule 4, after paragraph (1) there shall be inserted—

“(1A) A notice of application for leave to appeal shall specify—

(a) any application to be made to the court for a declaration of incompatibility under section 4 of the Human Rights Act 1998(1); or

(b) any issue for the court to decide which may lead to the court making such a declaration.

(1B) Where the notice of application for leave to appeal includes an application or issue in accordance with paragraph (1A), a copy of the notice shall be served by the appellant on the person to whom a petition may be presented under rule 3(1), whichever is appropriate in the circumstances.”.

(1)

1998 c. 42.