# The Family Proceedings Rules (Northern Ireland) 1996, Rule 4.28: Interpretation

Extent: N.I.

(1) In rules 4.28 to 4.39—
“Central Authority” means, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice;
“Contracting State” means a State party to the 1996 Hague Convention;
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“parental responsibility” has the meaning given in—
(a)...
(b)Article 1(2) of the 1996 Hague Convention in relation to proceedings under that Convention; ...
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(2) In rules 4.29 to 4.38, references to the court of another Contracting State include authorities of Contracting States which have jurisdiction to take measures directed to the protection of the person or property of the child within the meaning of the 1996 Hague Convention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/322/rule/4.28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-rules-northern-ireland-1996/rule-4.28
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