A litigant in person seeking permission for the use of an advocate must give reasons for the request, and satisfy the court that it was appropriate. Where the court granted such a right, the litigant in person should normally herself be present throughout. The objections which naturally arose against an unqualified person providing an advocacy service being granted such rights need not apply to a family member offering support.
Citations:
Times 04-Jul-2000
Statutes:
Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 27(2)(c)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.79210
