# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 6.1: Interpretation

Extent: N.I.

(1) In this Part—
“person under disability” means a person who is a minor or a person who by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 is incapable of managing and administering his property and affairs.
(2) So far as they relate to minors who are the subject of applications the provisions of this Part shall not apply to proceedings which are specified proceedings within the meaning of Article 60(6) of the Order of 1995 and this Part shall have effect subject to the said Article 60(6) and Part IV.
(3) Rule 6.3 shall apply only to proceedings under the Order of 1995.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/6.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-6.1
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