Article 7 Amendments to the Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) Rules 1991

After rule 14 insert—

“Timetable for the Child in proceedings for a care order or supervision order

14A.

(1)

In proceedings for a care order or supervision order, the court shall set the timetable of the proceedings in accordance with the Timetable for the Child.

(2)

The “Timetable for the Child” means the timetable set by the court in accordance with its duties under sections 1 and 32 and shall—

(a)

take into account dates of the significant steps in the life of the child who is the subject of the proceedings; and

(b)

be appropriate for that child.”.