# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 16.14: Powers and duties of litigation friend


(1) The litigation friend—
(a) has the powers and duties set out in Practice Direction 16A; and
(b) must exercise those powers and duties in accordance with Practice Direction 16A.
(2) Where the litigation friend is an officer of the Service or a Welsh family proceedings officer, rule 16.20 applies as it applies to a children's guardian appointed in accordance with Chapter 6.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/16.14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-16.14
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