# Children Act 1989, Section 16B: Application to local authorities in England

Extent: E+W+S

(1) This Part applies in relation to local authorities in England.
(2) Accordingly, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Part to a local authority means a local authority in England.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/16B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/children-act-1989/section-16B
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