Section 21.3

This rule does not apply where the court has made an order under rule 21.2(3). A person may not, without the the court’s permission — make an application against a child or protected party before proceedings have started; or take any step in proceedings except— issuing and serving a claim form; or applying for the appointment of a litigation friend under rule 21.6, until the child or protected party has a litigation friend. If during proceedings a party lacks capacity to continue to conduct proceedings, no party may take any further step in the proceedings without the the court’s permission until the protected party has a litigation friend. Any step taken before a child or protected party has a litigation friend has no effect unless the court orders otherwise.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15