A judge had no power to extend or restrict powers and duties of the official solicitor and or local authorities exercising statutory functions. The Official Solicitor did not act as an agent of the court. A judge ordering the appointment of a guardian ad litem should not restrict the ability of the guardian to complete his statutory duties by fettering his discretion with orders before the appointment.
Citations:
Times 23-Jul-1998, Gazette 08-Jul-1998
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Practice Direction (Duties and Functions of the Official Solicitor) 1991
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Children
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.82021
