# The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2001, Article 22: Amendments to the Family Proceedings Rules 1991


In rule 4.13—
(a) in paragraph (1), after “welfare officer” insert “in accordance with section 7(1)(b)”; and
(b) after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) The welfare officer shall consider whether it is in the best interests of the child for the child to be made a party to the proceedings.
(3B) If the welfare officer considers the child should be made a party to the proceedings he shall notify the court of his opinion together with the reasons for that opinion.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/821/article/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-amendment-rules-2001/article-22
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