[delegated legislation] Directions are a form of delegated legislation used in the United Kingdom. An Act of Parliament or other delegated legislation may confer a power on a Minister to give Directions so as to enable that Minister to give instructions to a public body or group of public bodies which are not under the Minister`s direct con... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directions_(delegated_legislation)
When a claim is allocated to a particular track the District Judge will issue directions to each side. These will apply to the provision of documentation to the court and the other side and the appointment of expert witnesses. Directions must be complied with, especially in respect of time scales otherwise the claim can be struck out.
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Orders made by the Court or a judge in relation to the conduct of a proceeding. Before the trial or hearing of a matter a judge may give directions so that the parties involved will be properly ready. The directions usually set down a list of steps to be taken by the parties and the deadline for those steps. The steps usually involve filing of mate... Found on http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/law-and-practice/legal-research/glossary-of-lega