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Article 9 Restrictions on removal of children – pending applications for adoption and freeing orders

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

Notwithstanding the repeal of the provisions in the 1976 Act set out in Schedule 5 to the 2002 Act, sections 27 and 29 of the 1976 Act shall continue to have effect where—

(a)

an application for an adoption order under section 12 of the 1976 Act (adoption orders); or

(b)

an application for an order under section 18 of the 1976 Act (freeing for adoption),

has been made and has not been disposed of immediately before the appointed day.