sec.125Representative may be appointed

### sec.125 Representative may be appointed If, in a proceeding before the tribunal— the adult concerned in the proceeding is not represented in the proceeding; or the adult is represented in the proceeding by an agent the tribunal considers to be inappropriate to represent the adult’s interests; the tribunal may appoint a representative to represent the adult’s views, wishes and interests. A proceeding may be adjourned to allow the appointment to be made. A representative appointed under subsection (1) must— have regard to any expressed or demonstrated views, wishes and preferences of the adult; and to the greatest extent practicable, present the adult’s views, wishes and preferences to the tribunal; and promote and safeguard the adult’s rights, interests and opportunities. s 125 amd 2019 No. 9 s 33 (sec.125-ssec.1) If, in a proceeding before the tribunal— the adult concerned in the proceeding is not represented in the proceeding; or the adult is represented in the proceeding by an agent the tribunal considers to be inappropriate to represent the adult’s interests; the tribunal may appoint a representative to represent the adult’s views, wishes and interests. (sec.125-ssec.2) A proceeding may be adjourned to allow the appointment to be made. (sec.125-ssec.3) A representative appointed under subsection (1) must— have regard to any expressed or demonstrated views, wishes and preferences of the adult; and to the greatest extent practicable, present the adult’s views, wishes and preferences to the tribunal; and promote and safeguard the adult’s rights, interests and opportunities. - (a) the adult concerned in the proceeding is not represented in the proceeding; or - (b) the adult is represented in the proceeding by an agent the tribunal considers to be inappropriate to represent the adult’s interests; - (a) have regard to any expressed or demonstrated views, wishes and preferences of the adult; and - (b) to the greatest extent practicable, present the adult’s views, wishes and preferences to the tribunal; and - (c) promote and safeguard the adult’s rights, interests and opportunities.