The Rights of Way (Hearings and Inquiries Procedure) (England) Rules 2007
These Rules set out the procedures for hearings and inquiries afforded or caused to be held by the Secretary of State in connection with the confirmation, or modification and confirmation, of certain disputed orders (“rights of way orders”) made by certain local authorities, relating to the creation of footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways, the modification of the definitive map and statement (relating to certain public rights of way), and the stopping up, diversion or extinguishment of footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways.