PART 7Court procedure and practice

CHAPTER 5Persons who lack capacity

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If a party to proceedings to which these Rules apply lacks capacity (within the meaning given by the Mental Capacity Act 200514) in relation to the proceedings, CPR Part 21 applies to—

a

the conduct of those proceedings by or on behalf of the party;

b

the appointment of a litigation friend for the party; and

c

any compromise or settlement of the proceedings.