Section 103 Parenting orders

(1)

A parenting order is an order requiring the specified person—

(a)

to comply, during a specified period—

(i)

beginning with the making of the order; and

(ii)

not exceeding 12 months,

with such requirements as are specified; and

(b)

subject to subsection (2), to attend, during a specified period—

(i)

falling within the specified period mentioned in paragraph (a); and

(ii)

not exceeding 3 months,

such counselling or guidance sessions as may be directed by a supervising officer appointed by the relevant local authority.

(2)

Where a parenting order has been made in respect of the person on a previous occasion in the interests of the child in whose interests the order is to be made, the order need not include a requirement under subsection (1)(b).

(3)

The Scottish Ministers may by order amend the number of months mentioned in—

(a)

subsection (1)(a)(ii); and

(b)

subsection (1)(b)(ii).

(4)

In subsection (1), “specified” means specified in the order.