4.1.—(1) The general rule is that a hearing is to be held in private.
(2) A private hearing is a hearing which only the following persons are entitled to attend—
(a)the parties;
(b)P (whether or not a party);
(c)any person acting in the proceedings as a litigation friend or rule 1.2 representative;
(d)any legal representative of a person specified in any of sub-paragraphs (a) or (b); and
(e)any court officer.
(3) In relation to a private hearing, the court may make an order—
(a)authorising any person, or class of persons, to attend the hearing or a part of it; or
(b)excluding any person, or class of persons, from attending the hearing or a part of it.
(4) The general rule in paragraph (1) does not apply to a hearing for a committal order or writ of sequestration (in respect of which rule 21.27 makes provision).