# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 2.7: Single lay justice: power to refer to the family court


Where a single lay justice—
(a) is performing a function of the family court in accordance with rule 2.5(1)(b)(ii) or rule 2.6(1) or (2); and
(b) considers, for whatever reason, that it is inappropriate to perform the function,
the single lay justice must refer the matter to the family court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/2.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-2.7
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