# The Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, Article 6: Welfare of children: the general principle


Where in any case which falls to be dealt with under this Order, the Department . . . is considering the exercise of any discretionary power conferred by this Order, the Department . . . shall have regard to the welfare of any child likely to be affected by its . . . decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1991/2628/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-support-northern-ireland-order-1991/article-6
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