Rule 14.2 Assignment of a serial numberF1F4
This rule applies where—
any application in proceedings is made by a person who intends to adopt a child; or
an adoption order in respect of the child has been made and an application is made for—
a contact order under section 51A(2)(a) of the 2002 Act;
an order prohibiting contact with the child under section 51A(2)(b) of the 2002 Act; or
the variation or revocation of an order under section 51A(2) of the 2002 Act in accordance with section 51B(1)(c).
In a case under paragraph (1)(a), a serial number must be assigned to identify the person intending to adopt the child in connection with the proceedings in order for the person’s identity to be kept confidential in those proceedings.
In a case under paragraph (1)(b), a serial number must be assigned to the person in whose favour the adoption order has been made to keep the identity of the person confidential in proceedings referred to in paragraph (1)(b).
The court may at any time direct that a serial number assigned to a person under paragraph (2) or (3) must be removed.
F3When a serial number has been assigned to a person under paragraph (2) or (3)—
the court officer will ensure that any notice sent in accordance with these rules does not contain information which discloses, or is likely to disclose, the identity of that person to any other party to that application who is not already aware of that person’s identity; and
the proceedings on the application will be conducted with a view to securing that the person is not seen by or made known to any party who is not already aware of the person’s identity except with the person’s consent.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Rule 14.2 substituted (22.4.2014) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/843), rules 1, 32
- F2
Rule 14.2(2)(3) substituted (14.11.2016) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/1013), rules 1, 2(b)
- F3
Word in rule 14.2(5) substituted (14.11.2016) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/1013), rules 1, 2(c)
- F4
Words in rule 14.2 heading substituted (14.11.2016) by The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2016 (S.I. 2016/1013), rules 1, 2(a)