# The Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026, Rule 26: Exercise of the powers of the court or tribunal


The court or tribunal’s powers in online proceedings may be exercised by—
(a) any judge of the court or tribunal;
(b) a legal adviser or an authorised person, where these Rules or a practice direction allow;
(c) a court officer, where the act is purely formal or administrative.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/696/schedule/rule/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-procedure-rules-and-practice-directions-rules-2026/schedule/rule-26
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