# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 16.30: When the court appoints a reporting officer


In proceedings to which Part 14 applies, the court will appoint a reporting officer where—
(a) it appears that a parent or guardian of the child is willing to consent to the placing of the child for adoption, to the making of an adoption order or to a section 84 order; and
(b) that parent or guardian is in England or Wales.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/16.30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-16.30
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