# The Court of Protection Rules 2017, Rule 23.3: Application of these Rules in relation to Schedule 3 applications


(1) These Rules and accompanying practice directions apply in relation to Schedule 3 applications as if for “P” there were substituted “ the adult ”.
(2) For the purposes of rule 1.2(4) and Part 17, the question of whether the adult has capacity to conduct proceedings in relation to a Schedule 3 application is to be determined in accordance with Part 1 of the Act.
(3) The permission of the court is not required for a Schedule 3 application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1035/part/23/rule/23.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2017/part-23/rule-23.3
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