Scope of this PartE+W
21.1—(1) This Part—
(a)contains special provisions which apply in proceedings involving children and patients; and
(b)sets out how a person becomes a litigation friend.
(2) In this Part—
(a)“child” means a person under 18; and
(b)“patient” means a person who by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983(1) is incapable of managing and administering [F1his property and affairs].
(Rule 6.6 contains provisions about the service of documents on children and patients)
(Rule 48.5 deals with costs where money is payable by or to a child or patient)
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 21.1(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2004) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 5) Rules 2003 (S.I. 2003/3361), rules 1(c), 4
Commencement Information