# The Court of Protection Rules 2001, Article 40: Reference of proceedings to judge


Where a function of the court is not being exercised by a judge, the court, after giving such direction as it thinks fit, shall refer to the judge any proceedings or any question arising in any proceedings which ought, by virtue of any enactment or in its opinion, to be considered by the judge.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/824/article/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2001/article-40
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