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8. In rule 6—
(a)after the definition of “the Act” insert—
““accredited legal representative” means a legal representative authorised pursuant to a scheme of accreditation approved by the President to represent persons meeting the definition of “P” in this rule in proceedings before the court;”;
(b)after the definition of “filing” insert—
““hearing” includes a hearing conducted by telephone, video link, or any other method permitted or directed by the court;”;
(c)omit the definition of “permission form”;
(d)after the definition of “protected party” insert—
““representative” means a person appointed under rule 3A(2)(c), except where the context otherwise requires;”; and
(e)after the definition of “Senior Judge” insert—
““Tier 1 Judge” means any judge nominated to act as a judge of the Court of Protection under section 46 of the Act who is neither a Tier 2 Judge nor a Tier 3 Judge;
“Tier 2 Judge” means—
the Senior Judge; and
such other judges nominated to act as a judge of the Court of Protection under section 46 of the Act as may be set out in the relevant practice direction;
”“Tier 3 Judge” means—
the President;
the Vice-President; and
such other judges nominated to act as a judge of the Court of Protection under section 46 of the Act as may be set out in the relevant practice direction;”.
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