# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 3A.4: Court’s duty to consider how a party can participate in the proceedings


(1) The court must consider whether a party’s participation in the proceedings (other than by way of giving evidence) is likely to be diminished by reason of vulnerability and, if so, whether it is necessary to make one or more participation directions.
(2) Before making such participation directions, the court must consider any views expressed by the party about participating in the proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/3A.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-3A.4
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