Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitors have just published a very useful note on McKenzie Friends. I reproduce most of the note below.
The traditional role of a McKenzie Friend
When dealing with a case involving a lay litigant, courts tend to afford the litigant some latitude on formal procedure in recognition of the overarching right of access to the courts. As a result, the presence of a ‘McKenzie Friend’ has become a common feature...
New restrictions on "McKenzie" friends in the Courts
The traditional role of a McKenzie Friend
When dealing with a case involving a lay litigant, courts tend to afford the litigant some latitude on formal procedure in recognition of the overarching right of access to the courts. As a result, the presence of a ‘McKenzie Friend’ has become a common feature...
New restrictions on "McKenzie" friends in the Courts