# The Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No. 5) Rules 2005, 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.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2922/rule/86 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-amendment-no-5-rules-2005/rule-86
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