Article 13

In rule 4.11 there shall be inserted after paragraph (2) the following paragraph—

“(2A)

Where the guardian ad litem is the Official Solicitor, paragraph 2(a) shall not require him to appoint a solicitor for the child if he intends to act as the child’s solicitor in the proceedings, unless—

(a)

the child wishes to instruct a solicitor direct; and

(b)

the Official Solicitor or the court considers that he is of sufficient understanding to do so.”.