C1F1PART 21CHILDREN AND PROTECTED PARTIES

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Stage of proceedings at which a litigation friend becomes necessary21.3

1

This rule does not apply where the court has made an order under rule 21.2(3).

2

A person may not, without the F2the court’s permission —

a

make an application against a child or protected party before proceedings have started; or

b

take any step in proceedings except—

i

issuing and serving a claim form; or

ii

applying for the appointment of a litigation friend under rule 21.6,

until the child or protected party has a litigation friend.

3

If during proceedings a party lacks capacity to continue to conduct proceedings, no party may take any further step in the proceedings without the F3the court’s permission until the protected party has a litigation friend.

4

Any step taken before a child or protected party has a litigation friend has no effect unless the court orders otherwise.