CHAPTER 5Persons who lack capacity
Children and patients
97. If a party to proceedings to which these Rules apply lacks capacity (within the meaning given by the Mental Capacity Act 2005(1)) 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.
(1)