PART 31DISCLOSURE AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS

Subsequent use of disclosed documentsI131.22

1

A party to whom a document has been disclosed may use the document only for the purpose of the proceedings in which it is disclosed, except where—

a

the document has been read to or by the court, or referred to, at a hearing which has been held in public;

b

the court gives permission; or

c

the party who disclosed the document and the person to whom the document belongs agree.

2

The court may make an order restricting or prohibiting the use of a document which has been disclosed, even where the document has been read to or by the court, or referred to, at a hearing which has been held in public.

3

An application for such an order may be made—

a

by a party; or

b

by any person to whom the document belongs.