PART 13JURISDICTION, WITHDRAWAL OF PROCEEDINGS, PARTICIPATION AND RECONSIDERATION
Participation in hearings
Participation in hearings13
1
The court may hear P on the question of whether or not an order should be made, whether or not P is a party to the proceedings.
2
The court may proceed with a hearing in the absence of P if it considers that it would be appropriate to do so.
3
A person other than P who is served with or notified of the application may only take part in a hearing if—
a
that person files an acknowledgment in accordance with these Rules and is made a party to the proceedings; or
b
the court permits.
(Rule 1.2 deals with participation of P.)