Rule 86 Amendments to the 1991 Rules

After rule 4.17, insert—

“Disclosure of report under section 14A(8) or (9)

4.17A

(1)

In proceedings for a special guardianship order, the local authority shall file the report under section 14A(8) or (9) within the timetable fixed by the court.

(2)

The court shall consider whether to give a direction that the report under section 14A(8) or (9) be disclosed to each party to the proceedings.

(3)

Before giving such a direction the court shall consider whether any information should be deleted including information which reveals the party’s address in a case where he has declined to reveal it in accordance with rule 10.21 (disclosure of addresses).

(4)

The court may direct that the report will not be disclosed to a party.

(5)

The proper officer shall serve a copy of the report filed under paragraph (1)—

(i)

in accordance with any direction given under paragraph (2); and

(ii)

on any children’s guardian, welfare officer or children and family reporter.”.