# The Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026, Rule 28: Interpretation


In these Rules, unless the context requires or the Rules provide otherwise—
“authorised person” means a member of tribunal staff authorised by the Senior President of Tribunals under paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 5 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007;
“court officer” means a member of staff appointed under section 2(1) of the Courts Act 2003 or section 40(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007;
“legal adviser” means an authorised person or court officer who is—
(a) a barrister;
(b) a solicitor; or
(c) a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or a CILEX lawyer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/696/schedule/rule/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/online-procedure-rules-and-practice-directions-rules-2026/schedule/rule-28
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