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Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
You can be appointed as litigation friend to make decisions about a court…
You must ‘direct the proceedings’ on behalf of the other person if you’re…
The court can appoint anyone to be a litigation friend, for example: a…
You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend by either: providing a…
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You’ll usually stop being a litigation friend when: the case ends, unless…
Information on how HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uses LSS to try and resolve tax disputes.
Section last updated: September 2017.
The NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) manages negligence and other claims against the NHS in England on behalf of its member organisations. Our aim is to help resolve disputes fairly; share learning about risks and standards in the NHS and help...
The government has introduced the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill into Parliament.
Guidance on the management of litigation claims across HM Prison and Probation Service.
How to apply to replace a child's litigation friend so you can be the contact for their Court Funds Office account
Immigration staff guidance on how to deal with litigation debts owed to the Home Office from applicants.
The Valuation Office Agency’s Litigation and Settlement Strategy (LSS) is the framework within which the Agency’s Valuation Officers and Listing Officers seek to resolve non-domestic rating and Council Tax disputes through civil law processes and procedures in accordance with the law.
Use this form to tell the court that you are acting on behalf of a child or a protected party.
Updates on the work MOJ is doing to respond to the CJEU judgment of November 2018 in O’Brien No.2 and the Supreme Court’s judgment in Miller of December 2019.
List of court orders selecting representative test cases for groups of legal claims raising similar issues.
This guidance explains what charity trustees need to know when thinking about taking or defending legal action generally.
Form for solicitors to complete if a protected party lacks capacity to carry out family proceedings.
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