This document establishes the specific procedural amendments to the existing legal framework governing matrimonial proceedings in the United Kingdom as of 1970. The text is a formal statutory instrument issued by the British government to update the rules of court regarding divorce, separation, and ancillary relief. It serves as a technical amendment to ensure that the judicial process aligns with the legislative changes enacted during that period.

Legal professionals and historians utilize this document as a primary source for tracking the evolution of family law procedures in the United Kingdom. It is a highly technical text intended for practitioners and researchers requiring precise historical legal documentation.