Delegating the court attendance in a custody case

Granting ABWOR on an appointed solicitor basis and delegating the case to someone else.

Question: If the solicitor knows that s/he is going to be unable to act, for example due to going on holiday or other court appearances, is it OK for them to make the grant of ABWOR?

Answer:  Yes. Appointed solicitor ABWOR can be granted here now.

Relevant legal aid guidance: Definition of “appointed solicitor” and principal criteria for acting