Participation in hearingsE+W
Participation in hearingsE+W
13.3.—(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.)