Resource topic: Third Party Interventions

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Third Party Interventions Explained: What are they?

A third party intervention is when an individual or organisation who is not a party to existing proceedings applies to participate in those proceedings. A third party will intervene to strengthen one party’s position by providing additional information which it thinks will help to persuade the court in one party’s...
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Third Party Intervention Basics: How, When, and How Much?

Now that you know what an intervention is, and know how to determine whether to intervene in particular proceedings, you need to know how to go about seeking leave to intervene. This section will provide a practical overview of all of the steps in an intervention, from obtaining leave up...
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