PART 14ADMISSIONS, EVIDENCE AND DEPOSITIONS
Section 49 reports
Reports under section 49 of the Act14
1
This rule applies where the court requires a report to be made to it under section 49 of the Act.
2
It is the duty of the person who is required to make the report to help the court on the matters within that person's expertise.
3
Unless the court directs otherwise, the person making the report must—
a
contact or seek to interview such persons as the person making the report thinks appropriate or as the court directs;
b
to the extent that it is practicable and appropriate to do so, ascertain what P's wishes and feelings are, and the beliefs and values that would be likely to influence P if P had the capacity to make a decision in relation to the matters to which the application relates;
c
describe P's circumstances; and
d
address such other matters as are required in a practice direction or as the court may direct.
4
The court will send a copy of the report to the parties and to such persons as the court may direct.
5
Subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), the person who is required to make the report may examine and take copies of any documents in the court records.
6
The court may direct that the right to inspect documents under this rule does not apply in relation to such documents, or descriptions of documents, as the court may specify.
7
The court may direct that any information is to be provided to the maker of the report on an edited basis.