# The Court of Protection Rules 2007, Rule 88: Participation in hearings


(1) The court may hear P on the question of whether or not an order should be made, whether or not he is a party to the proceedings.
(2) The court may proceed with a hearing in the absence of P if it considers that it would be appropriate to do so.
(3) A person other than P who is served with or notified of the application may only take part in a hearing if—
(a) he files an acknowledgment in accordance with the Rules and is made a party to the proceedings; or
(b) the court permits.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1744/rule/88 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2007/rule-88
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