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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…
You or anyone involved can apply to the court to get a litigation friend…
You’ll usually stop being a litigation friend when: the case ends, unless…
How to apply to replace a child's litigation friend so you can be the contact for their Court Funds Office account
Directions given to NHS Litigation Authority, also known as NHS Resolution.
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...
Guidance on the management of litigation claims across HM Prison and Probation Service.
Use this form to tell the court that you are acting on behalf of a child or a protected party.
Your responsibilities as litigation friend of a child with money in a Court Funds Office account - update details, statements, tax vouchers, payments
Form FP9: Certificate of Suitability of Litigation Friend.
The government has introduced the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill into Parliament.
Form for solicitors to complete if a protected party lacks capacity to carry out family proceedings.
Form CH6: Group Litigation Order.
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.
This guidance explains what charity trustees need to know when thinking about taking or defending legal action generally.
List of court orders selecting representative test cases for groups of legal claims raising similar issues.
Ordinary people mistreated or wronged by big, powerful companies will have a better chance of bringing them to court to access justice, thanks to plans unveiled today (4 March 2024).
Information and outline of the compensation scheme for postmasters in the Group Litigation Order.
Form COP22: Certificate of Suitability of Litigation Friend.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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