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Article 52 Stage of proceedings at which a litigation friend becomes necessary

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(1)

This rule does not apply where a non-subject child is conducting proceedings without a litigation friend in accordance with rule 51.

(2)

A person may not without the permission of the court take any step in proceedings except—

(a)

filing an application form; or

(b)

applying for the appointment of a litigation friend under rule 55

until the non-subject child or patient has a litigation friend.

(3)

If a party becomes a patient during proceedings, no party may take any step in proceedings without the permission of the court until the patient has a litigation friend.