As of 1 December 2017, the Court of Protection Rules 2017 come into force. The Rules are now in the same format as the Civil Procedure and Family Procedure Rules. The new-look Court of Protection Rules will also incorporate those rules relating to case management which have, since September 2016, been implemented by way of the Case Management Pilot. The Practice Directions supporting the 2007 Rules are replaced by the package of new Practice Directions supporting the 2017 Rules.
Court of Protection Rules 2017 – full text
Court of Protection Practice Direction Amendments 2017 – full text
Explanatory Memorandum to the Court of Protection Rules 2017
