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Part 1
(1) contains interpretation provisions (rule 3);
(2) makes provision for forms (rule 4);
(3) contains rules about the service and filing of documents (rules 6, 7);
(4) sets out what the Court may do in the event that the rules are not complied with (rule 8);
(5) sets out how and by whom procedural decisions will be made (rule 9).
Part 2 contains the rules governing applications for permission to appeal and provides for the documents that are to be filed and the relevant time limits. Part 3 contains the rules about commencement of, and preparation for, an appeal, providing for the documents that are to be filed and the relevant time limits.
Part 4 contains rules about the hearing of appeals by the Court and Part 5 contains miscellaneous rules such as for the making of a procedural application, the hearing or withdrawal of appeals, the amendment of documents and orders for security for costs. Part 6 contains rules about particular types of appeals including those that raise human rights or devolution issues.
Part 7 contains provisions in relation to fees, claims for, and the assessment of, costs and for the payment out of security money. Part 8 contains transitional provisions.
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