National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004
38PAdjournment after certain court orders
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38P Adjournment after certain court orders
(1) If the court makes an order under section 38J or 38L, a party who brought the civil proceeding may apply to the court for an adjournment of the proceeding to allow time for the party to: (a) decide whether to appeal against the court order or to withdraw the proceeding; and (b) if the party decides to do so—make the appeal or withdrawal. (2) If the court makes an order under section 38J or 38L, a party against whom the civil proceeding was brought may apply to the court for an adjournment of the proceeding to allow time for the party to: (a) decide whether to appeal against the court order; and (b) if the party decides to do so—make the appeal. (3) The court must grant the adjournment.