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52.—(1) This rule does not apply where a non-subject child is conducting proceedings without a litigation friend in accordance with rule 51.
(2) A person may not without the permission of the court take any step in proceedings except—
(a)filing an application form; or
(b)applying for the appointment of a litigation friend under rule 55
until the non-subject child or patient has a litigation friend.
(3) If a party becomes a patient during proceedings, no party may take any step in proceedings without the permission of the court until the patient has a litigation friend.
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