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<p>The manner in which errors or alleged errors contained within a report submitted
in family court proceedings are rectified is a matter for the court to decide, however
in all cases the court will seek for such errors to be dealt with promptly and without
undue delay.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR) Part 1 “the
overriding objective” requires the court to deal with cases expeditiously and fairly
and for the parties to assist the court in this objective. This general obligation
could require the court, or the parties, to act to ensure any issues with a report
are rectified.</p><p> </p><p>Depending on the nature of the error contained within
a report, if the court considers that the error needs to be rectified in the written
report, the court could use its general case management powers (FPR rule 4.1) to direct
that an amended or addendum report be submitted to the court.</p><p> </p><p>Where
it is alleged by one or more of the parties that a report contains errors, the accuracy
and veracity of the information included within the report can be tested during the
court hearing, in order for the court to make a determination on this issue.</p><p>
</p><p>Proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against anyone who makes,
or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth
without an honest belief in its truth. (FPR, rule 17.6)</p>
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