Children Act 1989

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  1. Introductory Text
  2. Part I Introductory
    1. 1.Welfare of the child.
    2. 2.Parental responsibility for children.
    3. 3.Meaning of “parental responsibility”.
    4. 4.Acquisition of parental responsibility by father.
    5. 4ZA.Acquisition of parental responsibility by second female parent
    6. 4A.Acquisition of parental responsibility by step-parent
    7. 5.Appointment of guardians.
    8. 6.Guardians: revocation and disclaimer.
    9. 7.Welfare reports.
    1. General
      1. 8.Child arrangements orders and other orders with respect to children.
      2. 9.Restrictions on making section 8 orders.
      3. 10.Power of court to make section 8 orders.
      4. 11.General principles and supplementary provisions.
      5. 11A.. Activity directions
      6. 11B.. Activity directions: further provision
      7. 11C.. Activity conditions
      8. 11D.. Activity conditions: further provision
      9. 11E.. Activity directions and conditions: making
      10. 11F.. Activity directions and conditions: financial assistance
      11. 11G.. Activity directions and conditions: monitoring
      12. 11H.Monitoring contact and shared residence
      13. 11I.Child arrangements orders: warning notices
      14. 11J.Enforcement orders
      15. 11K.Enforcement orders: further provision
      16. 11L.Enforcement orders: making
      17. 11M.Enforcement orders: monitoring
      18. 11N.Enforcement orders: warning notices
      19. 11O.Compensation for financial loss
      20. 11P.Orders under section 11O(2): further provision
      21. 12.Child arrangements orders and parental responsibility.
      22. 13.Change of child’s name or removal from jurisdiction.
      23. 14.Enforcement of residence orders.
      1. 14A.Special guardianship orders
      2. 14B.Special guardianship orders: making
      3. 14C.Special guardianship orders: effect
      4. 14D.Special guardianship orders: variation and discharge
      5. 14E.Special guardianship orders: supplementary
      6. 14F.Special guardianship support services
      7. 14G.Special guardianship support services: representations
      1. 15.Orders for financial relief with respect to children.
      1. 16.Family assistance orders.
      2. 16A.Risk assessments
      1. Application to local authorities in England
        1. 16B.Application to local authorities in England
        1. 17.Provision of services for children in need, their families and others.
        2. 17ZA.Young carers' needs assessments .
        3. 17ZB.Young carers' needs assessments: supplementary
        4. 17ZC.Consideration of young carers' needs assessments
        5. 17ZD.Parent carers' needs assessments .
        6. 17ZE.Parent carers' needs assessments: supplementary
        7. 17ZF.Consideration of parent carers' needs assessments
        8. 17ZG.Section 17 services: continued provision where EHC plan maintained
        9. 17ZH.Section 17 services: transition for children to adult care and support
        10. 17ZI.Section 17 services: provision after EHC plan no longer maintained
        11. 17A.Direct payments
        12. 17B.Vouchers for persons with parental responsibility for disabled children : Wales.
        13. 18.Day care for pre-school and other children.
        14. 19.Review of provision for day care, child minding etc.
        1. 20.Provision of accommodation for children: general.
        2. 21.Provision of accommodation for children in police protection or detention or on remand, etc.
        1. 22.General duty of local authority in relation to children looked after by them.
        2. 23.Provision of accommodation and maintenance by local authority for children whom they are looking after.
        3. 22A.Provision of accommodation for children in care
        4. 22B.Maintenance of looked after children
        5. 22C.Ways in which looked after children are to be accommodated and maintained
        6. 22D.Review of child's case before making alternative arrangements for accommodation
        7. 22E.Children’s homes provided by Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers
        8. 22F.Regulations as to children looked after by local authorities
        9. 22G.General duty of local authority to secure sufficient accommodation for looked after children
        1. 23ZZA.Information and advice for promoting educational achievement
        1. 23ZA.Duty of local authority to ensure visits to, and contact with, looked after children and others
        2. 23ZB.Independent visitors for children looked after by a local authority
        1. 23A.The responsible authority and relevant children.
        2. 23B.Additional functions of the responsible authority in respect of relevant children.
        3. 23C.Continuing functions in respect of former relevant children.
        4. 23CZA.Arrangements for certain former relevant children to continue to live with former foster parents
        5. 23CZB.England: further advice and support
        6. 23CA.Further assistance to pursue education or training
        1. 23D.Personal advisers.
        2. 23E.Pathway plans.
        3. 24.Persons qualifying for advice and assistance.
        4. 24A.Advice and assistance.
        5. 24B.Employment, education and training.
        6. 24C.Information.
        7. 24D.Representations: sections 23A to 24B.
        1. 25.Use of accommodation for restricting liberty.
        1. 25A.Appointment of independent reviewing officer
        2. 25B.Functions of the independent reviewing officer
        3. 25C.Referred cases
        4. 26.Review of cases and inquiries into representations.
        5. 26ZA.Representations: further consideration
        6. 26ZB.Representations: further consideration (Wales)
        7. 26A.Advocacy services
        8. 27.Co-operation between authorities.
        9. 28.Consultation with local education authorities.
        10. 29.Recoupment of cost of providing services etc.
        11. 30.Miscellaneous.
        12. 30A.Meaning of appropriate national authority
        1. General
          1. 31.Care and Supervision
          2. 31A.Care orders: care plans
          3. 32.Period within which application for order under this Part must be disposed of.
          1. 33.Effect of care order.
          2. 34.Parental contact etc. with children in care.
          1. 35.Supervision orders.
          2. 36.Education supervision orders.
          1. 37.Powers of court in certain family proceedings.
          2. 38.Interim orders.
          3. 38A.Power to include exclusion requirement in interim care order.
          4. 38B.Undertakings relating to interim care orders.
          5. 39.Discharge and variation etc. of care orders and supervision orders.
          6. 40.Orders pending appeals in cases about care or supervision orders.
          1. 41.Representation of child
          2. 42.Right of officer of the Service to have access to local authority records
          1. 43.Child assessment orders.
          2. 44.Orders for emergency protection of children.
          3. 44A.Power to include exclusion requirement in emergency protection order.
          4. 44B.Undertakings relating to emergency protection orders.
          5. 45.Duration of emergency protection orders and other supplemental provisions.
          6. 46.Removal and accommodation of children by police in cases of emergency.
          7. 47.Local authority’s duty to investigate.
          8. 48.Powers to assist in discovery of children who may be in need of emergency protection.
          9. 49.Abduction of children in care etc.
          10. 50.Recovery of abducted children etc.
          11. 51.Refuges for children at risk.
          12. 52.Rules and regulations.
          1. 53.Provision of community homes by local authorities.
          2. 54.Directions that premises be no longer used for community home.
          3. 55.Determination of disputes relating to controlled and assisted community homes.
          4. 56.Discontinuance by voluntary organisation of controlled or assisted community home.
          5. 57.Closure by local authority of controlled or assisted community home.
          6. 58.Financial provisions applicable on cessation of controlled or assisted community home or disposal etc. of premises.
          1. 59.` Provision of accommodation by voluntary organisations.
          2. 60.Registration and regulation of voluntary homes.
          3. 61.Duties of voluntary organisations.
          4. 62.Duties of local authorities.
          1. 63.Children not to be cared for and accommodated in unregistered children’s homes.
          2. 64.Welfare of children in children’s homes.
          3. 65.2 Persons disqualified from carrying on, or being employed in children’s homes.
          4. 65A.Appeal against refusal of authority to give consent under section 65.
          1. 66.Privately fostered children.
          2. 67.Welfare of privately fostered children.
          3. 68.Persons disqualified from being private foster parents.
          4. 69.Power to prohibit private fostering.
          5. 70.Offences.
          1. 71.Registration.
          2. 72.Requirements to be complied with by child minders.
          3. 73.Requirements to be complied with by persons providing day care for young children.
          4. 74.Cancellation of registration.
          5. 75.Protection of children in an emergency.
          6. 76.Inspection.
          7. 77.Appeals.
          8. 78.Offences.
          9. 79.Application of this Part to Scotland.
          1. Introductory
            1. 79A.Child minders and day care providers.
            2. 79B.Other definitions, etc.
            1. 79C.Regulations etc. governing child minders and day care providers.
            1. 79D.Requirement to register.
            2. 79E.Applications for registration.
            3. 79F.Grant or refusal of registration.
            4. 79G.Cancellation of registration.
            5. 79H.Suspension of registration.
            6. 79J.Resignation of registration.
            7. 79K.Protection of children in an emergency.
            8. 79L.Notice of intention to take steps.
            9. 79M.Appeals.
            1. 79N.General functions of the Chief Inspector.
            2. 79P.Early years child care inspectorate.
            3. 79Q.Inspection of provision of child minding and day care in England.
            4. 79R.Reports of inspections.
            1. 79S.General functions of the Assembly.
            2. 79T.Inspection: Wales.
            1. 79U.Rights of entry etc.
            2. 79V.Function of local authorities.
            1. 79W.Requirement for certificate of suitability.
            1. 79X.Time limit for proceedings.
            1. 80.Inspection of children’s homes etc. by persons authorised by the Appropriate National Authority.
            2. 81.Inquiries.
            3. 82.Financial support by Secretary of State.
            4. 83.Research and returns of information.
            5. 84.Local authority failure to comply with statutory duty: default power of Secretary of State.
            1. Notification of children accommodated in certain establishments
              1. 85.Children accommodated by health authorities and local education authorities.
              2. 86.Children accommodated in care homes or independent hospitals.
              3. 86A.Visitors for children notified to local authority .
              4. 87.Welfare of children in boarding schools and colleges.
              5. 87A.Suspension of duty under section 87(3).
              6. 87B.Duties of inspectors under section 87A.
              7. 87BA.Quality assurance of inspectors under section 87A
              8. 87C.Boarding schools: national minimum standards.
              9. 87D.Annual fee for boarding school inspections.
              1. 88.Amendments of adoption legislation.
              1. 89.Miscellaneous and General
              1. 90.Care and supervision orders in criminal proceedings.
              1. 91.Effect and duration of orders etc.
              2. 91A.Section 91(14) orders: further provision
              1. 92.Jurisdiction of courts.
              2. 93.Rules of court.
              3. 94.Appeals.
              4. 95.Attendance of child at hearing under Part IV or V.
              5. 96.Evidence given by, or with respect to, children.
              6. 97.Privacy for children involved in certain proceedings.
              7. 98.Self-incrimination.
              8. 99..
              9. 100.Restrictions on use of wardship jurisdiction.
              10. 101.Effect of orders as between England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
              1. 102.Power of constable to assist in exercise of certain powers to search for children or inspect premises.
              1. 103.Offences by bodies corporate.
              2. 104.Regulations and orders.
              3. 104A.Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 31A or Part 7
              4. 105.Interpretation.
              5. 106.Financial provisions.
              6. 107.Application to Channel Islands.
              7. 108.Short title, commencement extent etc.
              1. SCHEDULE A1Enforcement orders
                1. PART 1 Unpaid work requirement
                  1. The responsible officer etc
                    1. 1.(1) For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule—.
                    1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies where an enforcement order is in.
                    1. 3.(1) An enforcement order must specify which local justice area.
                    1. 3A.(1) In this Part of this Schedule “ unpaid work.
                    1. 3B.(1) The number of hours which a person may be.
                    1. 3C.(1) This paragraph applies where an enforcement order is in.
                    1. 3D.The power of the Secretary of State to make rules.
                    1. Power to revoke
                      1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 9.(1) This paragraph applies where a court has made an.
                      1. 10.Sections 11L(2) to (7) and 11M have effect in relation.
                      1. Orders for financial relief against parents
                        1. 1.(1) On an application made by a parent , guardian.
                        1. 2.(1) If, on an application by a person who has.
                        1. 3.(1) The term to be specified in an order for.
                        1. 4.(1) In deciding whether to exercise its powers under paragraph.
                        1. 5.(1) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 1, an.
                        1. 6.(1) In exercising its powers under paragraph 1 or 2.
                        1. 6A.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (7) , the power of the.
                        1. 7.(1) Where the parent liable to make payments under a.
                        1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies where a child arrangements order to.
                        1. 9.(1) Where an application is made under paragraph 1 or.
                        1. 10.(1) In this paragraph and in paragraph 11 “maintenance agreement”.
                        2. 11.(1) Where a maintenance agreement provides for the continuation, after.
                        1. 12.(1) Any person for the time being under an obligation.
                        1. 13.Where the High Court or the family court decides to.
                        1. 14.(1) The court has jurisdiction in relation to an application.
                        1. 15.(1) Where a child lives, or is to live, with.
                        1. 16.(1) In this Schedule “child” includes, in any case where.
                        1. Application to local authorities in England
                          1. A1.(1) This Schedule applies only in relation to local authorities.
                          1. Identification of children in need and provision of information
                            1. 1.(1) Every local authority shall take reasonable steps to identify.
                            1. 1A.SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROVIDED BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN ENGLAND
                            1. 2.(1) Every local authority shall open and maintain a register.
                            1. 3.Where it appears to a local authority that a child.
                            1. 4.(1) Every local authority shall take reasonable steps, through the.
                            1. 5.(1) Where— (a) it appears to a local authority that.
                            1. 6.(1) Every local authority shall provide services designed—
                            1. 7.Every local authority shall take reasonable steps designed—
                            1. 8.Every local authority shall make such provision as they consider.
                            1. 8A.(1) Every local authority shall make provision for such services.
                            1. 9.(1) Every local authority shall provide such family centres as.
                            1. 10.Every local authority shall take such steps as are reasonably.
                            1. 11.Every local authority shall, in making any arrangements—
                            1. Regulations as to placing of children with local authority foster parents
                              1. 12.Regulations under section 23(2)(a) may, in particular, make provision—
                              1. 13.Regulations under section 23(2)(f) may, in particular, make provision as.
                              1. 14.Regulations under section 23(5) may, in particular, impose requirements on.
                              1. 12A.Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements on.
                              1. 12B.Regulations under section 22C as to placements of the kind.
                              1. 12C.Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements which.
                              1. 12D.(1) Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, impose requirements.
                              1. 12E.Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, make provision—
                              2. 12F.(1) Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, also make.
                              3. 12G.Regulations under section 22C may, in particular, also make provision.
                              1. 15.(1) Where a child is being looked after by a.
                              1. 16.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a child is being.
                              1. 17.Children Looked After By Local Authorities in England
                              1. 18.(1) While a child is being looked after by a.
                              1. 19.(1) A local authority may only arrange for, or assist.
                              1. 19A.It is the duty of the local authority looking after.
                              2. 19B.(1) A local authority shall have the following additional functions.
                              1. 19BA.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to an eligible child.
                              2. 19C.A local authority shall arrange for each child whom they.
                              1. 20.(1) If a child who is being looked after by.
                              1. Liability to contribute
                                1. 21.(1) Where a local authority are looking after a child.
                                1. 22.(1) Contributions towards a child’s maintenance may only be recovered.
                                1. 23.(1) Where a contributor has been served with a contribution.
                                1. 24.Contributions Towards Maintenance of Children Looked After by Local Authorities in England
                                1. 25.The Secretary of State may make regulations—
                                1. Part I General
                                  1. Meaning of “responsible person"
                                    1. 1.In this Schedule, “the responsible person”, in relation to a.
                                    1. 2.(1) A supervision order may require the supervised child to.
                                    1. 3.(1) With the consent of any responsible person, a supervision.
                                    1. 4.(1) A supervision order may require the supervised child—
                                    1. 5.(1) Where a court which proposes to make or vary.
                                    1. Life of supervision order
                                      1. 6.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) and section 91, a supervision.
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                                      1. 8.(1) A supervision order may require the supervised child—
                                      1. 9.(1) A supervision order shall not designate a local authority.
                                      1. 10.The making of a supervision order with respect to any.
                                      1. 11.(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations with respect.
                                      1. Effect of orders
                                        1. 12.(1) Where an education supervision order is in force with.
                                        2. 13.(1) Where an education supervision order is in force with.
                                        1. 14.(1) This paragraph applies where an education supervision order and.
                                        1. 15.(1) An education supervision order shall have effect for a.
                                        1. 16.(1) An education supervision order may require the child—
                                        1. 17.(1) The court may discharge any education supervision order on.
                                        1. 18.(1) If a parent of a child with respect to.
                                        1. 19.(1) Where a child with respect to whom an education.
                                        1. 20.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying.
                                        1. 21.In this Part of this Schedule “parent” has the same.
                                        1. Part I Instruments of Management
                                          1. Instruments of management for controlled and assisted community homes
                                            1. 1.(1) The Secretary of State may by order make an.
                                            2. 2.(1) An instrument of management shall contain such provisions as.
                                            1. 3.(1) The management, equipment and maintenance of a controlled community.
                                            1. 4.(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—
                                            1. Part I Registration of Voluntary Homes
                                              1. General
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                                                1. Regulations as to conduct of voluntary homes
                                                  1. 7.(1) The appropriate national authority may make regulations—
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                                                  1. Part I Registration
                                                    1. Application for registration
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                                                      1. 10.(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—
                                                      1. Interpretation
                                                        1. 1.For the purposes of this Schedule, a person fosters a.
                                                        1. 2.Subject to what follows, a person may not foster more.
                                                        1. 3.A person may exceed the usual fostering limit if the.
                                                        1. 4.(1) A person may exceed the usual fostering limit if.
                                                        1. 5.(1) A person shall cease to be treated , for.
                                                        2. 5A.(1) This paragraph applies to a person (P) fostering in.
                                                        1. 6.(1) Every local authority shall establish a procedure for considering.
                                                        1. Exemptions
                                                          1. 1.A child is not a privately fostered child while he.
                                                          2. 2.(1) A child is not a privately fostered child while.
                                                          3. 3.A child is not a privately fostered child while he.
                                                          4. 4.A child is not a privately fostered child while he.
                                                          5. 5.A child is not a privately fostered child while he.
                                                          1. 6.(1) Where a person is fostering any child privately, or.
                                                          1. 7.(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision.
                                                          2. 7A.Every local authority must promote public awareness in their area.
                                                          1. 8.(1) A person aggrieved by— (a) a requirement imposed under.
                                                          1. 9.(1) Where a child under sixteen who is a pupil.
                                                          1. 10.No advertisement indicating that a person will undertake, or will.
                                                          1. 11.A person who fosters a child privately and for reward.
                                                          1. Applications for registration
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                                                            1. Exemption of certain schools
                                                              1. 1.(1) Except in prescribed circumstances, Part XA does not apply.
                                                              1. 2.(1) Part XA does not apply to provision of day.
                                                              2. 2A.(1) Part XA does not apply to provision of day.
                                                              1. 3.(1) Where day care is provided on particular premises on.
                                                              1. 4.(1) Regulations may provide for a person to be disqualified.
                                                              2. 5.(1) If any person— (a) acts as a child minder.
                                                              1. 5A.(1) References in Part XA to a person, so far.
                                                              1. 6.(1) If an application for registration is granted, the Assembly.
                                                              1. 7.Regulations may require registered persons to pay to the Assembly.
                                                              1. 8.(1) Where it appears to the Chief Inspector that any.
                                                              1. Part I Amendments of Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36)
                                                                1. 1.In section 2 (local authorities’ social services) for the words.
                                                                2. 2.In section 11 (restrictions on arranging adoptions and placing of.
                                                                3. 3.(1) In section 12 (adoption orders), in subsection (1) for.
                                                                4. 4.For section 14(1) (adoption by married couple) there shall be.
                                                                5. 5.(1) In section 16 (parental agreement), in subsection (1) for.
                                                                6. 6.(1) In section 18 (freeing child for adoption), after subsection.
                                                                7. 7.In section 19(2) (progress reports to former parents) for the.
                                                                8. 8.(1) In section 20 (revocation of section 18 order), in.
                                                                9. 9.For section 21 (transfer of parental rights and duties between.
                                                                10. 1 0.(1) In section 22 (notification to local authority of adoption.
                                                                11. 11.In section 25(1) (interim orders) for the words “vesting the.
                                                                12. 12.In— (a) section 27(1) and (2) (restrictions on removal where.
                                                                13. 13.After section 27(2) there shall be inserted—
                                                                14. 14.(1) After section 28(2) there shall be inserted—
                                                                15. 15.In section 29 (return of child taken away in breach.
                                                                16. 16.(1) In section 30 (return of children placed for adoption.
                                                                17. 17.(1) In section 31 (application of section 30 where child.
                                                                18. 18.(1) In section 32 (meaning of “protected child"), in subsection.
                                                                19. 19.(1) In section 35 (notices and information to be given.
                                                                20. 20.(1) In section 51 (disclosure of birth records of adopted.
                                                                21. 21.After section 51 there shall be inserted— Adoption Contact Register.
                                                                22. 22.(1) In section 55 (adoption of children abroad), in subsection.
                                                                23. 23.(1) In section 56 (restriction on removal of children for.
                                                                24. 24.(1) In section 57 (prohibition on certain payments) in subsection.
                                                                25. 25.After section 57 there shall be inserted— Permitted allowances. (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations for the.
                                                                26. 26.(1) In section 59 (effect of determination and orders made.
                                                                27. 27.In section 60 (evidence of adoption in Scotland and Northern.
                                                                28. 28.In section 62(5)(b) (courts), for the words from “section 8".
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                                                                30. 30.(1) Section 72(1) (interpretation) shall be amended as follows.
                                                                31. 31.For section 74(3) and (4) (extent) there shall be substituted—.
                                                                1. 32.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                2. 33.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                3. 34.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                4. 35.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                5. 36.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                6. 37.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                7. 38.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                8. 39.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                9. 40.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                10. 41.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                11. 42.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                12. 43.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                13. 44.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                14. 45.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                15. 46.Amendments of Adoption (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 28)
                                                                1. Part I General
                                                                  1. Commencement of proceedings
                                                                    1. 1.General
                                                                    1. 2.General
                                                                    1. 3.General
                                                                    1. 4.General
                                                                    1. The Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c. 42)
                                                                      1. 5.In section 38 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964.
                                                                      1. 6.In the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978—
                                                                      1. 7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                      1. 8.In the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980— (a) . . .
                                                                      1. 9.In paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Senior Courts.
                                                                      1. 10.In section 44 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act.
                                                                      1. 11.(1) In section 281(5)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (discharge.
                                                                      1. The Custody of Children Act 1891 (c. 3)
                                                                        1. 1.The Custody of Children Act 1891 (which contains miscellaneous obsolete.
                                                                        1. 2.In section 1(2)(a) of the Children and Young Persons Act.
                                                                        2. 3.Section 40 of that Act shall cease to have effect.
                                                                        1. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. 5.(1) In section 3 of the Marriage Act 1949 (consent.
                                                                        1. 6.(1) Sections 10 and 10A of the Births and Deaths.
                                                                        1. 7.In section 151 of the Army Act 1955 (deductions from.
                                                                        2. 8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. 9.Section 151(1A) of the Air Force Act 1955 (deductions from.
                                                                        2. 10.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. 11.In section 19(3) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956 (abduction.
                                                                        2. 12.In section 20(2) of that Act (abduction of unmarried girl.
                                                                        3. 13.In section 21(3) of that Act (abduction of defective from.
                                                                        4. 14.In section 28 of that Act (causing or encouraging prostitution.
                                                                        5. 15.Section 38 of that Act (power of court to divest.
                                                                        6. 16.(1) In section 43 of that Act (power to search.
                                                                        7. 17.After section 46 of that Act there shall be inserted—.
                                                                        1. 18.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. 19.Section 3 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963.
                                                                        1. 20.In section 5 of the Children and Young Persons Act.
                                                                        2. 21.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        3. 22.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        4. 23.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        5. 24.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        6. 25.. . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        7. 26.For section 23 of that Act (remand to care of.
                                                                        8. 27.(1) In section 32 of that Act (detention of absentees).
                                                                        9. 28.In section 34(1) of that Act (transitional modifications of Part.
                                                                        10. 29.In section 70(1) of that Act (interpretation)—
                                                                        11. 30.In section 73 of that Act (extent, etc.)—
                                                                        1. 31.For section 41 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (restrictions.
                                                                        2. 32.In section 42 of that Act, subsection (3) (declaration by.
                                                                        3. 33.In section 52(1) of that Act (interpretation), in the definition.
                                                                        1. 34.In Schedule 8 to the National Health Service Act 1977.
                                                                        1. 35.Until the repeal of the Child Care Act 1980 by.
                                                                        1. 36.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. 37.(1) Section 1 of the Child Abduction Act 1984 (offence.
                                                                        2. 38.(1) In section 2 of that Act (offence of abduction.
                                                                        3. 39.At the end of section 3 of that Act (construction.
                                                                        4. 40.(1) The Schedule to that Act (modifications of section 1.
                                                                        1. 41.In section 1 of the Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984.
                                                                        2. 42.In section 2(2) of that Act (exceptions to section 1).
                                                                        3. 43.In section 7(1) of that Act (persons disqualified from keeping.
                                                                        1. 44.In section 2(5) of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and.
                                                                        1. 45.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                        1. The Wills Act 1837 (c. 26)
                                                                          1. 1.In section 1 of the Wills Act 1837 (interpretation), in.
                                                                          1. 2.In section 1(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act.
                                                                          2. 3.In the following sections of that Act—
                                                                          3. 4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          4. 5.For section 17 of that Act (interpretation of Part I).
                                                                          5. 6.(1) In section 34 of that Act (attendance at court.
                                                                          6. 7.In section 107(1) of that Act (interpretation)—
                                                                          1. 8.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          2. 9.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          3. 10.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 11.(1) In section 21(1)(a) of the National Assistance Act 1948.
                                                                          1. 12.For section 2(1)(d) of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection.
                                                                          1. 13.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 14.In section 12 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960.
                                                                          1. 15.In section 176(1) of the Factories Act 1961 (interpretation), in.
                                                                          1. 16.In section 67(1A)(c) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (computation.
                                                                          1. 17.(1) In section 64(3)(a) of the Health Services and Public.
                                                                          1. 18.In section 2(2) of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.
                                                                          2. 19.In section 5(2)(c) of that Act (power of Secretary of.
                                                                          3. 20.In section 21(3) of that Act (mode of provision of.
                                                                          4. 21.In section 74(6) of that Act (parent of child in.
                                                                          5. 22.In section 75(2) of that Act (parent of child subject.
                                                                          6. 23.In section 86(3) of that Act (meaning of ordinary residence.
                                                                          1. 24.. . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 25.. . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 26.(1) In Schedule 1 to the Local Authority Social Services.
                                                                          1. 27.After section 28 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons.
                                                                          1. 28.In Part I of Schedule 9 to the Courts Act.
                                                                          1. 29.In Schedule 1 to the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971.
                                                                          1. 30.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 31.(1) In section 102(1) of the Local Government Act 1972.
                                                                          1. 32.(1) In section 2 of the Employment of Children Act.
                                                                          1. 33.(1) In Schedule 1 to the Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings.
                                                                          1. 34.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 35.(1) Section 7(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
                                                                          1. 36.For section 8 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts.
                                                                          2. 37.In section 19(3A)(b) (interim orders) for the words “subsections (2).
                                                                          3. 38.For section 20(12) of that Act (variation and revocation of.
                                                                          4. 39.(1) For section 20A of that Act (revival of orders.
                                                                          5. 40.. . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          6. 41.(1) In section 25 of that Act (effect on certain.
                                                                          7. 42.In section 29(5) of that Act (appeals) for the words.
                                                                          8. 43.In section 88(1) of that Act (interpretation)—
                                                                          1. 44.(1) In section 59(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.
                                                                          1. 45.(1) In section 18 of the Senior Courts Act 1981.
                                                                          1. 46.In section 14 of the Armed Forces Act 1981 (temporary.
                                                                          1. 47.In paragraph 5(a) of Schedule 5 to the Civil Jurisdiction.
                                                                          1. 48.(1) For section 27 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
                                                                          1. 49.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                          1. 50.For section 54 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984.
                                                                          1. 51.In section 38(2)(b) of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act.
                                                                          1. 52.In section 37(14) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
                                                                          2. 53.(1) In section 38 of that Act (duties of custody.
                                                                          3. 54.In section 39(4) of that Act (responsibilities in relation to.
                                                                          4. 55.In Schedule 2 to that Act (preserved powers of arrest).
                                                                          1. 56.In section 1(2)(b) of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (meaning.
                                                                          1. 57.(1) In section 9(a) and 20(2)(a) of the Child Abduction.
                                                                          1. 58.In section 1(3) of the Disabled Persons (Services, Consultation and.
                                                                          2. 59.(1) Section 2 of that Act (circumstances in which authorised.
                                                                          3. 60.In section 5(7)(b) of that Act (disabled persons leaving special.
                                                                          4. 61.(1) In section 16 of that Act (interpretation) in the.
                                                                          1. 62.(1) The Family Law Act 1986 shall be amended as.
                                                                          2. 63.(1) In section 1 (orders to which Part I of.
                                                                          3. 64.For section 2 there shall be substituted the following sections—.
                                                                          4. 65.(1) In section 3 (habitual residence or presence of child.
                                                                          5. 66.(1) In section 6 (duration and variation of Part I.
                                                                          6. 67.For section 7 (interpretation of Chapter II) there shall be.
                                                                          7. 68.In each of the following sections— (a) section 11(2)(a) (provisions.
                                                                          8. 69.In each of the following sections— (a) section 19(2) (jurisdiction.
                                                                          9. 70.In section 34(3) (power to order recovery of child) for.
                                                                          10. 71.(1) In section 42 (general interpretation of Part I), in.
                                                                          1. 72.In Schedule 1 to the Local Government Act 1988 (competition).
                                                                          1. 73.(1) Section 16 of the Greater London Council (General Powers).
                                                                          2. 74.(1) Section 10(2) of the Greater London Council (General Powers).
                                                                          1. Pending proceedings, etc.
                                                                            1. 1.(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (1A) and (4), nothing in any.
                                                                            2. 2.Where, immediately before the day on which Part IV comes.
                                                                            1. 3.Where, immediately before the day on which Parts I and.
                                                                            1. 4.Where, immediately before the day on which Parts I and.
                                                                            1. 5.(1) In paragraphs 6 to 11 “an existing order” means.
                                                                            1. 6.(1) Where— (a) a child’s father and mother were married.
                                                                            1. 7.(1) Where a person who is not the parent or.
                                                                            1. 8.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (6) apply where a person has.
                                                                            1. 9.(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) apply where a person has.
                                                                            1. 10.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to any existing order.
                                                                            1. 11.(1) The making of a residence order or a care.
                                                                            1. 12.(1) Any appointment of a person as guardian of a.
                                                                            1. 13.Any appointment of a person to be a guardian of.
                                                                            1. 14.For the purposes of the Wills Act 1837 and of.
                                                                            1. 15.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, immediately before the day on.
                                                                            1. 16.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) only applies where a person who is.
                                                                            1. 16A.(-) Where a child who is a ward of court.
                                                                            1. 17.(1) This paragraph applies where a child is deemed by.
                                                                            1. 18.(1) This paragraph applies to any access order—
                                                                            2. 18A.(1) This paragraph applies to any decision of a local.
                                                                            3. 19.(1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement of.
                                                                            1. 20.(1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the day on.
                                                                            1. 21.(1) Where, immediately before the day on which Part III.
                                                                            1. 22.Any reference in Part III to a person qualifying for.
                                                                            1. 23.Where— (a) the Secretary of State has received a request.
                                                                            1. 24.(1) Where, immediately before the day on which Part III.
                                                                            1. 25.(1) This paragraph applies to any supervision order—
                                                                            1. 26.(1) This paragraph applies to any order for the supervision.
                                                                            1. 27.(1) This paragraph applies to— (a) any order or warrant.
                                                                            1. 28.The repeal by this Act of subsection (1) of section.
                                                                            2. 29.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a summons has been.
                                                                            3. 30.The amendment by paragraph 27 of Schedule 12 of section.
                                                                            1. 31.(1) This paragraph applies to a resolution—
                                                                            1. 32.(1) This paragraph applies where— (a) immediately before the commencement.
                                                                            1. 33.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, immediately before the commencement of.
                                                                            2. 34.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where, immediately before the commencement of.
                                                                            1. 35.In calculating, for the purposes of section 85(1)(a) or 86(1)(a).
                                                                            1. 36.(1) This paragraph applies where, immediately before the commencement of.
                                                                            1. 37.(1) In the circumstances mentioned in sub-paragraph (2), section 3.
                                                                            1. 38.The amendments of other enactments made by the following provisions.
                                                                            1. 39.The amendment made to section 106(2)(a) of the Children and.
                                                                            1. 40.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .