The Court of Protection (Amendment) Rules 2015

Amendments to the Court of Protection Rules 2007

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15.  In rule 33—

(a)in paragraph (1), for “other person duly authorised to conduct proceedings” substitute “as directed by the court”;

(b)in paragraph (5), for “147(2) (procedure where appointment of a litigation friend comes to an end – for P)” substitute “144(1)(b) (power of court to bring to an end the appointment of a litigation friend)”; and

(c)at the end of the rule insert—

(Rule 41A requires P to be notified where a direction has been made under rule 3A, and of the appointment of a litigation friend, accredited legal representative or representative.).