# \#rule-11

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## [Rule 11(7)(a) appointments by tribunal office](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-a-appointments-by-tribunal-office/4629)

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**Author:** [@Karen](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/u/Karen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [13 November 2025 12:41 UTC](https://forum.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/t/rule-11-7-a-appointments-by-tribunal-office/4629 "2025-11-13T12:41:07Z")

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We have become aware that the tribunal office have started ‘appointing’ reps under R 11(7) a without obtaining a capacity assessment . This is not within the rules as they do not have evidence on capacity or that the pat…