# Children Act 1989, Paragraph 12


(1) Any appointment of a person as guardian of a child which—
(a) was made—
(i) under sections 3 to 5 of the Guardianship of Minors Act 1971;
(ii) under section 38(3) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956; or
(iii) under the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction with respect to children; and
(b) has taken effect before the commencement of section 5,
shall (subject to sub-paragraph (2)) be deemed, on and after the commencement of section 5, to be an appointment made and having effect under that section.
(2) Where an appointment of a person as guardian of a child has effect under section 5 by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii), the appointment shall not have effect for a period which is longer than any period specified in the order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/schedule/14/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-act-1989/schedule-14/paragraph-12
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