# The Family Proceedings Rules 1991, Rule 7.7: Registration under Family Law Act 1986


(1) In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires—
“the appropriate court”, means in relation to Scotland, the Court of Session and, in relation to Northern Ireland, the High Court in Northern Ireland;
“the Deputy Principal Clerk” means the Deputy Principal Clerk of Session;
“Part I order” means an order under Part I of the Act of 1986;
“the Master” means the Master (Care and Protection) of the High Court in Northern Ireland;
“registration” means registration under Part I of the Act of 1986, and “register” and “registerd” shall be construed accordingly.
(2) The prescribed officer for the purpoesof sections 27(4) and 28(1) of the Act shall be the chief clerk of the family proceedings department of the principal registry and the functions of the court under section 27(3) and 28(1) of the Act of 1986 shall be performed by the proper officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1247/rule/7.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-1991/rule-7.7
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