This statutory instrument details the commencement of specific provisions within the Civil Procedure Act 1997. It outlines the date on which various sections of the Act were brought into force, thereby establishing the operational framework for procedural changes in the legal system.

This order is a foundational legal document, serving as a technical instrument for the implementation of broader legislative changes. Its significance lies in its direct effect on the procedural landscape of the English and Welsh legal systems, marking the official start date for key aspects of the Civil Procedure Act 1997. As such, its reception is primarily within legal and governmental circles, where it is consulted for its precise legal effect and commencement timelines.