6.14.—(1) This rule contains general provisions about the method of service of an application form or other document on a party out of the jurisdiction. Where service is to be effected on a party in Scotland or Northern Ireland
(2) Where a party serves an application form or other document on a party in Scotland or Northern Ireland, it must be served by a method permitted by this Part. Where service is to be effected out of the United Kingdom
(3) Where an application form or other document is to be served on a person out of the United Kingdom, it may be served by any method—
(a)provided for by—
F1(i). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(ii)rule 6.16 (service through foreign governments, judicial authorities and British Consular authorities); or
(b)permitted by the law of the country in which it is to be served.
(4) Nothing in paragraph (3) or in any court order authorises or requires any person to do anything which is contrary to the law of the country where the application form or other document is to be served.
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 6.14(3)(a)(i) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/517, reg. 30(5) (as amended by The Jurisdiction, Judgments and Applicable Law (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1574), regs. 1, 4(3)(b))