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4.1.—(1) A natural person who is a party to proceedings may appear and act on the party’s own behalf.
(2) A party who appears and acts on the party’s own behalf is to be known as a party litigant.
(3) A party may be represented in any proceedings by—
(a)a legal representative (see rule 4.2); or
(b)an authorised person (see rule 4.3).
(4) A party who is a natural person may also be represented by a lay representative (see rule 4.4).
(5) A lay supporter (see rule 4.6) may assist a party litigant with the conduct of any proceedings.
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