# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 12.37: Child as respondent to wardship proceedings


(1) A child who is the subject of wardship proceedings must not be made a respondent to those proceedings unless the court gives permission following an application under paragraph (2).
(2) Where nobody other than the child would be a suitable respondent to wardship proceedings, the applicant may apply without notice for permission to make the wardship application—
(a) without notice; or
(b) with the child as the respondent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/12.37 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-12.37
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