# The Family Procedure (Adoption) Rules 2005, Article 167: Expert’s right to ask court for directions


(1) An expert may file a written request for directions to assist him in carrying out his function as an expert.
(2) An expert must, unless the court directs otherwise, provide a copy of any proposed request for directions under paragraph (1)—
(a) to the party instructing him, at least 7 days before he files the request; and
(b) to all other parties, at least 4 days before he files it.
(3) The court, when it gives directions, may also direct that a party be served with a copy of the directions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2795/article/167 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-adoption-rules-2005/article-167
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