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Rule 6 Litigation friend: removal

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(1)

The President of Tribunals may by order—

(a)

direct that a person may not act as a litigation friend,

(b)

terminate the appointment of a litigation friend. or

(c)

appoint a new litigation friend to replace an existing one.

(2)

An application for an order under this rule—

(a)

must be made in accordance with rule 105, and

(b)

must be supported by evidence.

(3)

A person may not be appointed under paragraph (1)(c) unless the President of Tribunals is satisfied that the person meets the conditions set out in rule 5(1)(a) or (b).