Rule 18.20 Application to vary or discharge the appointment of an intermediary for a defendantI1

England and Wales As made

(1)

A party who wants the court to vary or discharge the appointment of an intermediary to facilitate a defendant’s effective participation in the trial must—

(a)

apply in writing, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the grounds for doing so; and

(b)

serve the application on—

(i)

the court officer, and

(ii)

each other party.

(2)

The applicant must—

(a)

explain how the criteria listed in rule 18.19(6) are met (variation or discharge of appointment); and

(b)

ask for a hearing, if the applicant wants one, and explain why it is needed.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Rule 18.20 in force at 6.10.2025, see Preamble