Article 13 Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991

After rule 4.13A, insert—

“Section 11J or 11O: duties of person notified

4.13B.

Where there has been a notification of an application in accordance with rule 4.4(3A), the person notified shall—

(a)

consider whether it is in the best interests of the child for the child to be a party to the proceedings to which that application relates; and

(b)

before the date fixed for the first hearing or directions appointment, notify the court, orally or in writing, of his opinion on this question, together with the reasons for this opinion.”