# The Advice and Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 1987, Regulation 5: Applications on behalf of others


(1) A client who for good reason cannot himself make application in accordance with regulation 4 may authorise another person to apply on his behalf and to furnish such information as is required by regulation 4.
(2) Without prejudice to the right of a minor to apply under regulation 4 or to authorise application on his behalf under paragraph (1) of this regulation, application for advice and assistance on behalf of a child may be made by his parent or guardian or by any person in whose care he is, or by a person acting for the purpose of any proceedings as his tutor or curator.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/382/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-scotland-regulations-1987/regulation-5
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