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Other exceptions

11.—(1) Subject to regulation 17, the relevant court must not make a determination under these Regulations if it is satisfied that—

(a)it would not be reasonable to make such a determination, on the basis of the information and evidence available; or

(b)requiring a represented individual to make a payment in respect of the cost of their representation in relevant proceedings would, owing to the exceptional circumstances of the case, involve undue financial hardship.

(2) Where the relevant court, in accordance with paragraph (1), does not make a determination in relation to a represented individual it must give reasons for not making such a determination at the conclusion of the proceedings.