Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made by the National Assembly for Wales, under the Children Act 2004 ^f1 (“the Act”) and applies to Wales.

The Order brings into force on 1 September 2006, section 25 of the Act. Section 31 of the Act will come into force on 1 October 2006. The consent of the Secretary of State has been obtained in respect of the commencement of both sections of the Act.