# The Court of Protection Rules 2001, Article 6: Exercise of jurisdiction


Except where these Rules otherwise provide, any function may be exercised—
(a) without fixing an appointment for a hearing;
(b) by the court of its own motion or at the instance or on the application of any person interested;
(c) whether or not any proceedings have been commenced in the court with respect to the patient.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/824/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2001/article-6
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