Rule 42 Application forms

(1)

P must be notified-

(a)

that an application form has been issued by the court;

(b)

that an application form has been withdrawn; and

(c)

of the date on which a hearing is to be held in relation to the matter, where that hearing is for disposing of the application.

(2)

Where P is to be notified that an application form has been issued, the person effecting notification must explain to P—

(a)

who the applicant is;

(b)

that the application raises the question of whether P lacks capacity in relation to a matter or matters, and what that means;

(c)

what will happen if the court makes the order or direction that has been applied for; and

(d)

where the application contains a proposal for the appointment of a person to make decisions on P’s behalf in relation to the matter to which the application relates, details of who that person is.

(3)

Where P is to be notified that an application form has been withdrawn, the person effecting notification must explain to P–

(a)

that the application form has been withdrawn; and

(b)

the consequences of that withdrawal.

(4)

The person effecting notification must also inform P that he may seek advice and assistance in relation to any matter of which he is notified.