UPC Rules Passed

Today the UPC Rules Committee is passing the official version of the 15th draft of the UPC Rules of Procedure to the Commission. It is anticipated that this will become the first draft for official release very soon by the Preparatory Committee, and then be the subject of a period (probably three months) of public consultation. A previous version of this draft was leaked unofficially some weeks ago (dated 29 April). Given, however, that six weeks has elapsed since them it is to be assumed that there have been some further changes of significance. A further post will follow as soon as the new draft is available and has been reviewed.