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Section 15 Representation of patient by Official Solicitor

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Where in any proceedings the court considers that the interests of a patient are not adequately represented, the court may, with the consent of the Official Solicitor, direct that the Official Solicitor shall act as solicitor for the patient either generally in the proceedings or for any particular purpose connected with the proceedings, except that it shall not be necessary to appoint the Official Solicitor to be receiver or guardian ad litem for the patient.